Night Shift Patient Safety Monitor

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Aberdeen (MD); Vor Ort; USD 24.000 - 31.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Full-Time Nights (7pm-7:30am)

Shift Differential

Pay range: $17.68–$22.47/hr

Zusammenfassung

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a patient observer to provide constant supervision for individuals needing close monitoring. You will support safety, respond to urgent changes, and coordinate with nursing staff to ensure a secure environment.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and CPR certification within 60 days; healthcare experience is preferred. This shift-focused position emphasizes compassionate care, confidentiality, and collaborative patient support.

Qualifikationen

• Requires High School diploma or GED and CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
• Healthcare experience is preferred but not required.

Aufgaben

• Provides continuous observation of assigned patients to maintain safety.
• Obtains verbal report including patient care needs, diagnosis, and any barriers.
• Maintains calm and soft tone when communicating with the patient.
• Redirects patient from risky or harmful behaviors.
• summons nursing staff for assistance.
• Monitors for self-harm, falls, eloping, or other safety issues; uses call bed or personal alarm.
• Requests assistance for changes in patient condition or disruptive behavior.
• Initiates CPR when needed to ensure patient safety.
• Maintains infection control practices and clean patient rooms.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

CPR certification within 60 days

Jobbeschreibung

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a patient observer to provide constant supervision for individuals needing close monitoring. You will support safety, respond to urgent changes, and coordinate with nursing staff to ensure a secure environment.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and CPR certification within 60 days; healthcare experience is preferred. This shift-focused position emphasizes compassionate care, confidentiality, and collaborative patient support.