Patient Safety Observer - Emergency Department - Days

Edward Elmhurst Health; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay (shift)

Holiday and on-call pay

Annual pay increases

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision plans

Free parking

Wellness program savings

Health Savings Account options

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Elmhurst is seeking a Patient Safety Observer for the Emergency Department. This full-time role offers day shifts (7:00 am to 7:30 am) with a rotating weekend/holiday schedule.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and CPR/BLS certification, plus completion of Care Companion training within two weeks of start date. You will monitor patients, assist with safety, and maintain logs while working under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Care Companion class completion within two weeks of start date.
• CPR BLS from ARC or AHA required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and monitor patient conditions under supervision.
• Provide compassionate supervision and maintain a safe environment for patients.

Skills

Reading information

Basic arithmetic

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Patience and compassion

Physical stamina

Shift availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Patient Safety Observer - Emergency Department - DaysApplylocations: EMH Main Hospital Elmhursttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R44752**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.### **Position Highlights:**### Position: Patient Safety Observer### Location: Elmhurst### Full Time: 36 hours per week### Hours: Day Shift (7a 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.