Patient Safety Observer - Compassionate Caregiver

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham in Needham, MA is seeking a full-time Patient Observer/Safety Aide to provide constant observation for patients at risk, under the direction of the RN.

You will support safe care environments, participate in handoffs, monitor patient behavior, document activities, and alert RNs as needed, while maintaining confidentiality and completing required trainings including BLS.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Some college or Associate’s Degree preferred.
• AHA BLS Certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assures a safe care environment for assigned patients and notifies RN of any concerns.
• Receives nursing handoff at beginning of shift regarding reason for observation with specific important information.
• Provides/Receives handoffs to/from Observer and RN with each change of observer and RN.
• Observes patient for obvious changes in behavior and conditions including attempts to leave the ED/or patient unit and notifies responsible RN.
• Completes appropriate documentation.
• Alerts the appropriate RN to assist when call light is triggered.
• Completes required annual education and other trainings as assigned within established deadlines.
• Must maintain active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at all times.
• Completes other duties as assigned, appropriate to the incumbent.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communications

Oral communications

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college/Associate’s Degree preferred

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham in Needham, MA is seeking a full-time Patient Observer/Safety Aide to provide constant observation for patients at risk, under the direction of the RN.

You will support safe care environments, participate in handoffs, monitor patient behavior, document activities, and alert RNs as needed, while maintaining confidentiality and completing required trainings including BLS.