Night Shift Patient Safety & Care Partner

Saint Anthony Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance (Med/DV

Employer-Matching Retirement Plans

Public Service Loan Forgiveness for Em

Free parking

Job summary

Saint Anthony Hospital seeks a compassionate patient safety officer to support staff and patients' families, providing companionship and care during the night shift (7p-7a). The role emphasizes vigilance, emotional support, and timely reporting of patient conditions to nursing staff.

The position requires basic nursing functions, strong communication, observation, and teamwork, with eligibility for weekend and holiday shifts. Benefits include health plans and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
• Ability to perform basic nursing functions such as taking vitals.
• Outstanding communication, listening, and observation skills.
• Ability to work well together with others.
• Professional appearance and proficient personal hygiene.
• Calm, confident manners.
• Undeterred by distressed or combative patients.
• Available to work shifts, over weekends, and on public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the supervision of patients at all times.
• Assisting patients with basic personal care, and to move or walk around.
• Providing patients with emotional support.
• Monitoring patients' vital signs.
• Refraining from performing additional, unauthorized functions.
• Detecting changes in the condition of patients.
• Alerting nursing staff when patients need help.
• Maintaining records of care provided for patients.
• Maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
• Adhering to relevant policies, procedures, and standards.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Saint Anthony Hospital seeks a compassionate patient safety officer to support staff and patients' families, providing companionship and care during the night shift (7p-7a). The role emphasizes vigilance, emotional support, and timely reporting of patient conditions to nursing staff.

The position requires basic nursing functions, strong communication, observation, and teamwork, with eligibility for weekend and holiday shifts. Benefits include health plans and retirement options.