Patient Safety Observer - 36 hours, Days (BMC Brighton)

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Vaccination policy for COVID-19 andflu

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Boston Medical Center seeks a Patient Safety Observer (One To One Sitter) to monitor patients at risk of self-harm, stay within arm's reach, and accompany the patient to tests or the bathroom, ensuring constant safety.

The full-time role requires a High School diploma, active BLS certification, and strong English communication. Shifts are 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., 36 hours weekly at the Brighton location, with every-other weekend; BMCH offers comprehensive benefits and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Must be within arm's length of the patient at all times.
• Must visually monitor the patient at all times.
• Must accompany the patient to bathrooms or tests.
• Must report changes in physical/mental status to the RN immediately.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant observation and announce if patient requires assistance.
• Call out for help when assistance is needed and report to the RN immediately.
• Monitor for hazardous items and keep them outside the patient’s room.
• Document safety checks and communicate any changes to the nurse in charge.
• Provide safe intervention and manage emergencies as trained.

Skills

One-to-one observation

Attention to safety

Verbal communication

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Related work experience preferred

Active BLS certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Patient Safety Observer (One To One Sitter) performs one to one observation with patients admitted for an attempted suicide, with patients considered actively suicidal and on all patients who may harm themselves or for other safety reasons. Position: Patient Safety Observer Department: Safe Sitter Schedule: Full Time, 36 hours:12 hours shifts 7a-7:30p, Every Other Weekend Location: BMC Brighton

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• Must be within arm's length of the patient at all times, unless other-wise directed by the charge RN.
• Must be able to visually monitor patient at all times.
• Must continuously observe and physically accompany patient to the bathrooms or when patient has to go off the unit for tests.
• Must make every effort to respect the dignity of the patient.
• May not leave the patient unattended for any period of time unless relieved by another staff member.
• If assistance is needed, the sitter must call out for help.
• If situation is not an emergency, sitter may use call night or telephone in room.
• Must maintain verbal contact with the patient while awake to provide ongoing monitoring of communication indicating suicidal thoughts, and observe for sudden changes in behavior, and other changes in behavior which may indicate suicide potential.
• Must report any significant changes in physical and mental status, such as sudden changes in behavior and/or verbalization suicidal thoughts and behavior to the assigned RN. immediately.
• Must report verbalizations and/or behaviors of; self-injury, harming others, self-harm or attempts to leave the hospital to the assigned RN. immediately.
• Demonstrates awareness of potentially hazardous items and informs all Medical Center personnel entering the patient's room to leave any hazardous items outside the room.
• Continuously monitors environment for potentially hazardous items and reports presence of hazardous items to assigned RN.
• Obtains assistance appropriately, according to situations: Demonstrates awareness of behaviors/verbalizations of patient issues that require reporting to the charge or assigned RN and immediacy of need to report this information.
• Manages emergency situations safely Reports emergency situations immediately and appropriately.
• Intervenes with patient appropriately.
• Responsibilities when patient is in restraints Performs safety checks by checking restrained extremities at least every 15 minutes for; restraint intact circulation, comfort, and body alignment Documents safety checks on the restraint observation and documentation record and/or medical/surgical flow sheet.
• Notifies charge RN. /Assigned RN of patient physical adjustment needed

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Related work experience preferred

Required Certifications

Active BLS certification from American Heart Association

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to effectively speak, read and write using the English language

Compensation Range

$16.29- $24.21 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.