Patient Safety Companion

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health Resource Center in central Alabama is seeking a Patient Safety Companion to provide continuous direct observation and surveillance for patients at risk of suicide or falls, under physician direction.

This PRN-part time role on First Shift requires a High School diploma and BLS, with strong communication and safety awareness to support patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation and surveillance for patients with known or suspected suicidal symptoms or at high risk for falls.
• Monitor patients at risk for suicide or injury as directed by a physician.
• Communicate patient status and needs to the care team.
• Maintain safety and respond promptly to alarms and calls.

Skills

Body mechanics

Safety principles

Medical terminology

Effective communication

Complaint resolution

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary: Provide continuous direct observation and surveillance for assigned patients with known or suspected suicidal symptoms or exhibiting symptoms of emotional illness that has been determined by a physician to be at risk for suicide, and patients that are at high risk for falls and injury. Education / Experience: High School diploma or equivalent required. License / Certification: BLS required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety, principles of physical care and comfort
• Medical terminology training preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires sitting for 80% of the workday and mobility 20% of the workday.

There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.

Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds.

There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.

Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.

Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.

Minimal exposure to computer work.

Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.

Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.

Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Baptist Health Resource Center

Job

Patient Safety Companion

Patient Safety Companion

Job Type

PRN-Part time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)