Patient Safety Assistant - Nights

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Patient Safety Assistant to monitor and interact with patients at risk of harming themselves or others, ensuring safety and timely interventions. The role involves staying with patients, communicating with nursing staff, and observing via video as needed.

Primary location is the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, with potential float to Bellevue, and shifts include nights. Openings include full-time and part-time opportunities, with flexible self-scheduling and

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication and behavioral management skills to promote safety of confused or suicidal patients.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interact with confused, violent, combative, or suicidal patients to prevent injury.
• Assist with basic patient care functions and notify nursing staff for interventions.
• Remain in the patient room at all times except for breaks.
• Observe multiple patients via video monitoring when applicable.
• Support patient safety and early detection of health issues.

Skills

Communication

Behavioral management

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

**Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.****Shift:**Third Shift (United States of America)**Patient Safety Assistant****Learn more:** My Job In A Minute: Patient Safety Assistant - Nebraska MedicineNebraska Medicine is seeking a Patient Safety Assistant. This role is focused on monitoring is responsible for observing and interacting with confused, violent, combative, or suicidal patients to prevent injury. They assist with basic patient care functions and notify nursing staff for immediate interventions when needed. They remain in the room at all times, except for breaks, and may also observe multiple patients via video monitoring. This role is crucial for ensuring patient safety, early detection of health issues, and timely medical intervention.**Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available****Available Shifts:*** **Night Shift:** 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM**Scheduling Details:*** Flexible self-scheduling allows you to select available shifts that fit your lifestyle.* Team members are scheduled for a minimum of 2 shifts per week (16 hours).* To support scheduling flexibility, candidates must be available to work 3-4 nights per week, although they may not be scheduled on all available days.* Shifts are available 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.**Location:** Primarily located at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Required to float to the Bellevue Medical Center occasionally.**Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?*** **Together. Extraordinary.** Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.* **Leading Health Network** Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.* **Dignity and Respect:**We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.* **Educational Support** Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.**Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!****Required Qualifications:*** Minimum of 18 years of age required.* High school education OR equivalent required.* Excellent communication and behavioral management skills that promote safety of confused or suicidal patients required.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Health care student, military medic experience OR comparable work experience in a health care environment preferred.**Recruiter contact**Scott [e-mail] Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.