Night Shift Patient Safety Monitor - Remote

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Part-Time Nights Patient Safety Technician for the float pool. This role provides bedside supervision, calming interaction, and hazard removal, with daily living assistance as delegated by a supervising RN.

Core duties include continuous safety observation and remote video monitoring to prevent self-harm or harm to others, addressing emotional needs and de-escalation when appropriate. A high school diploma or equivalent and BLS within 90 days are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Remains at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Provides calming and reorienting conversation with patient in cases of agitation or confusion.
• Identifies and removes hazards from the patient and patient’s environment, and reports as appropriate.
• May assist patient with activities of daily living, including ambulating, toileting, bed making, positioning, as delegated by supervising RN.
• Provides continuous safety observation via in-room monitoring and video; offers comfort and coping strategies as appropriate.
• Remotely monitors multiple patients via video, provides redirection, and summons staff via alert when needed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Part-Time Nights Patient Safety Technician for the float pool. This role provides bedside supervision, calming interaction, and hazard removal, with daily living assistance as delegated by a supervising RN.

Core duties include continuous safety observation and remote video monitoring to prevent self-harm or harm to others, addressing emotional needs and de-escalation when appropriate. A high school diploma or equivalent and BLS within 90 days are required.