Patient Safety Observer

Endeavor Health; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Incentive pay

Annual increases

Career pathways

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program

Health Savings Account

Retirement Plan Match

PTO & Holidays

Community Involvement

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Patient Safety Observer in Elmhurst to monitor patients and provide compassionate care during day shifts. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR/BLS certification, and Care Companion training within two weeks of starting. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week with rotating weekends and holidays.

You will work under supervision in a clinical setting, ensuring safety, accuracy in logs, and patient comfort while collaborating with the care team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Care Companion class completion within two weeks of start date.
• CPR BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Observe and monitor the condition of patients under supervision.
• Provide compassionate, attentive care to patients in need of supervision while maintaining a safe environment.

Skills

Reading

Data entry

Communication

Patience

Physical stamina

Shift availability

Supervised work

Infection control

Lifting patients

Education

High School diploma or GED

Care Companion certification

CPR/First Aid (BLS)

Job description

Hourly Pay Range

$17.05 - $23.85 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Hourly Pay Range

$17.05 - $23.85 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Job Description

Position Highlights

Position: Patient Safety Observer

Location: Elmhurst

Full Time: 36 hours per week

Hours: Day Shift (7p to 7:30a) Rotating Every Other Weekend/Holiday

What You Will Need

Education: High School diploma or GED

Certification: Care Companion class completion, which includes on-the-job training, within two weeks of position start date

CPR BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Experience & Skills

• Ability to read, to exchange information with patients and others, and/or to do basic arithmetic.
• Basic level of analytical ability to read and understand simple instructions, enter data into logs, charts, records, maintain files, etc.
• Basic level of communication skills to exchange information on factual matters, understand and transmit instructions, and perform other duties that require basic communication skills.
• Patience and compassion for such tasks as listening to patient worries & concerns.
• Physical stamina to remain alert, awake and attentive to patient, regardless of assigned shift.
• Must be available to work assigned shifts.
• Work is performed under close supervision or in accordance with specific and detailed instruction or procedures.
• Work is generally performed in a clinical environment where employee must adhere to unit and patient-specific safety and infection control precautions.
• Work requires the ability to lift and position patients, and the ability to work in a confined area for two or more hours.

What You Will Do

Under direct supervision of the department manager, clinical leader or charge nurse, observes and monitors the condition of patients. Provides patients in need of supervision compassionate and caring attention while ensuring a safe environment.

Benefits (full-time Or Part-time Positions)

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career pathways to promote professional growth and development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.