Patient Safety Technician Nursing Support Pool Part Time Evenings

Northwestern Medicine; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Patient Safety Technician to ensure the safety and well-being of patients. This role involves providing constant observation, offering comfort, and assisting patients with daily activities as needed. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to handle challenging situations with care. Join a team committed to delivering exceptional patient care and making a positive impact in the lives of those in need. If you are passionate about patient safety and want to contribute to a supportive healthcare environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Remain at the bedside of assigned patients to ensure safety.
• Provide calming conversation and assist with daily living activities.
• Monitor patients remotely and redirect them from risk behaviors.

Skills

Patient Observation

Communication Skills

De-escalation Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Video Monitoring Systems

Communication Devices

Job description

Description

The Patient Safety Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Remains at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Provides calming and reorienting conversation with patient in cases of patient’s agitation or confusion.
• Identifies and removes hazards from the patient and patient's environment, and reports as appropriate.
• May assist patient with performing activities of daily living, as delegated by supervising RN, including ambulating, toileting, assisting with bed making, positioning.
• Provides continuous safety observation via continuous video monitoring, of patients identified to be at risk for causing injury to themselves or to others. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: offering basic comfort measures to help the patient relax and addressing the emotional needs of specific patients served, including the use of encouragement, distraction, coping strategies, cognitive stimulation activities, and de-escalation techniques within the scope of this role as appropriate.
• Remotely monitors multiple patients via continuous video monitoring. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing effective verbal redirection of designated remote continuous observation patients from engaging in risk behaviors and summoning appropriate staff via communication device/STAT Alert Alarm when appropriate.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire
• Physical Demands Requirement: Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity

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

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.