Patient Safety Observer- Cardiac Post Procedural Care Unit - Per Diem

Endeavor Health; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Shift/Holiday pay

Annual raises

Career growth opportunities

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Patient Safety Observer for Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview. This per diem role covers rotational shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays, with a focus on monitoring patients and providing compassionate supervision in a clinical setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of Care Companion class with CPR/BLS, and basic communication and data-entry skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Care Companion class completion within two weeks of start date; CPR BLS from ARC or AHA.
• Ability to read and enter data into logs and records; basic analytical reading of instructions.
• Basic communication skills for exchanging information on factual matters and following instructions.
• Patience and compassion for listening to patient worries and concerns.
• Physical stamina to stay alert and attend to patients; ability to lift and position patients.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, observes and monitors the condition of patients.
• Provides patients under supervision with compassionate and caring attention while ensuring a safe environment.

Skills

Reading ability

Basic arithmetic

Communication skills

Patience

Physical stamina

Shift flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Hourly Pay Range

Hourly Pay Range: $17.35 - $24.29 The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Position: Patient Safety Observer
• Location: Glenbrook Hospital
• Per Diem- Resource Hours: Rotational – Days, Evenings Weekend & Holiday
• Rotational Requirements

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 employees 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 (For full time or part time positions)

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• 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

Company Information

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.

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