Patient Safety Technician - Remote Video Monitoring

Catherine Gratz Griffin LFH; Lake Forest (IL); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Safety Technician in Illinois to remain at the bedside of assigned patients, provide calming conversations, and identify hazards in the patient environment. The role includes continuous safety observation through video monitoring and may involve assisting with activities of daily living as delegated by the supervising RN.

Responsibilities also cover remote monitoring and timely communication with staff to ensure patient safety and well-being.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilidades

• 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 agitation or confusion.
• Identifies and removes hazards from the patient and patient’s environment, and reports as appropriate.
• Assists patient with activities of daily living, as delegated by supervising RN, including ambulating, toileting, bed making, positioning.
• Provides continuous safety observation via continuous video monitoring for patients at risk of harming themselves or others, including comforting and de-escalation practices within scope.
• Remotely monitors multiple patients via continuous video monitoring, providing verbal redirection and summoning staff as needed.

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Safety Technician in Illinois to remain at the bedside of assigned patients, provide calming conversations, and identify hazards in the patient environment. The role includes continuous safety observation through video monitoring and may involve assisting with activities of daily living as delegated by the supervising RN.

Responsibilities also cover remote monitoring and timely communication with staff to ensure patient safety and well-being.