Patient Safety Navigator

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a patient observation professional to monitor assigned patients and ensure safety, reporting needs to the nurse and maintaining HIPAA compliance.

You will use calm communication to redirect at-risk behavior, call for assistance, participate in diversional activities, and keep patient rooms orderly while collaborating with the health care team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required or obtained within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous observation of assigned patients to maintain patient safety.
• Maintains calm composure and soft tone when communicating with the patient.
• Verbally redirects the patient from engaging in risky and harmful behaviors.
• Summons nursing staff for assistance through appropriate communication tools.
• Monitors for self-harm, falls, eloping, smoking, and dislodgement of medical devices; redirects with communication.
• Requests immediate assistance for changes in patient condition or disruptive behavior.
• Initiates CPR as needed to ensure patient care and safety.
• Maintains infection control practices (standard and isolation precautions).
• Keeps patient rooms and work areas orderly.
• Engages patients in diversional activities such as coloring and games.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR Certification

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a patient observation professional to monitor assigned patients and ensure safety, reporting needs to the nurse and maintaining HIPAA compliance.

You will use calm communication to redirect at-risk behavior, call for assistance, participate in diversional activities, and keep patient rooms orderly while collaborating with the health care team.