Patient Safety Officer

Saint Anthony Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance (Med/DV

Employer-Matching Retirement Plans

Public Service Loan Forgiveness for Em

Free parking

Job summary

Saint Anthony Hospital seeks a compassionate patient safety officer to support staff and patients' families, providing companionship and care during the night shift (7p-7a). The role emphasizes vigilance, emotional support, and timely reporting of patient conditions to nursing staff.

The position requires basic nursing functions, strong communication, observation, and teamwork, with eligibility for weekend and holiday shifts. Benefits include health plans and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
• Ability to perform basic nursing functions such as taking vitals.
• Outstanding communication, listening, and observation skills.
• Ability to work well together with others.
• Professional appearance and proficient personal hygiene.
• Calm, confident manners.
• Undeterred by distressed or combative patients.
• Available to work shifts, over weekends, and on public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the supervision of patients at all times.
• Assisting patients with basic personal care, and to move or walk around.
• Providing patients with emotional support.
• Monitoring patients' vital signs.
• Refraining from performing additional, unauthorized functions.
• Detecting changes in the condition of patients.
• Alerting nursing staff when patients need help.
• Maintaining records of care provided for patients.
• Maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
• Adhering to relevant policies, procedures, and standards.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Status – Full -Time

Compensation — Salary Range — $18:00–$22.00

About Us

Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community-Centric organization your career can thrive in, while addressing the health and wellness challenges that families in our neighborhood face. Our employees deliver on our mission and achieve success by working together to provide excellent customer service and patient care.

Position Title — Patient Safety officer

Shift – night Shift – 7p-7a

As part of Saint Anthony Hospital’s commitment to providing the highest quality health care, we will be building a new state-of-the-art hospital to serve as an anchor to the Focal Point Community Campus. Learn more at focalpointchicago.org.

Position Summary

We are looking for a compassionate hospital sitter to support our staff and patients loved ones by providing patients with companionship and care.

Essential Functions

• The hospital sitter will provide relief for patient's families and loved ones, and sit with antagonistic, distressed, dying or suicidal patients, or with those at risk of falling.
• You will provide care in a manner that soothes patients, observes changes in their condition, and summon nursing staff where necessary. You will desist from performing unauthorized duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the supervision of patients at all times.
• Assisting patients with basic personal care, and to move or walk around.
• Providing patients with emotional support.
• Monitoring patients' vital signs.
• Refraining from performing additional, unauthorized functions.
• Detecting changes in the condition of patients.
• Alerting nursing staff when patients need help.
• Maintaining records of care provided for patients.
• Maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
• Adhering to relevant policies, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
• Ability to perform basic nursing functions such as taking vitals.
• Outstanding communication, listening, and observation skills.
• Ability to work well together with others.
• Professional appearance and proficient personal hygiene.
• Calm, confident manners.
• Undeterred by distressed or combative patients.
• Available to work shifts, over weekends, and on public holidays.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (Medical/Dental/Vision) Benefits are effective upon start date.
• Employer-Matching Retirement Plans
• Qualifying Employment for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free parking

Saint Anthony Hospital Highlights

• Competitive salaries
• Community focus with a Collaborative Culture: Work in a close-knit team that values communication, teamwork, and support
• Professional Growth: Expand your skills and experience in an organization that invests in its staff
• Meaningful Work: Serve a diverse population and make a real impact on their health journey

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Saint Anthony Hospital is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.