Patient Safety Observer

Join us at Holy Family Hospital Our two campuses in Methuen and Haverhill have a total of 320 beds, and we are a full-service, acute care hospital offering comprehensive inpatient medicalsurgical units, outpatient care, and 247 emergency services. We have three behavioral health units: cardiac telemetry, and critical care service lines. Our Haverhill campus offers all private rooms, and our Methuen campus offers a new state-of-the-art catheterization suite and Joint Center of Excellence, named as a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction+ Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. Position Summary: To provide a safe and comfortable environment for those patients at risk of harming themselves or others. Responsibilities: * Provide rounds observation for one (1) to three (3) patients requiring observation for safety, section twelve (12), falls on the same unit andor the Emergency Department. * Provide one to one observations on suicidal patients and others as assigned. * Perform patient assistance with ambulation and mobilization activities safely, including but not limited to assisting patients out of and returning to bedchair primarily for bathroom privileges. * Assist with patient repositioning to provide maximum comfort and safety. * Assist in preparing patient and meal tray for patients as directed by RN. Does not feed patients. * Recognize patient emergency situations and respond appropriately. * Provide assistance to licensed staff in the application and release of various restraints. * Acquire pertinent patient information from licensed staff. Communicate patient information and needs to licensed staff and other team members, including alarms. * Document on appropriate Hand off Communication Tool in a clear, concise, complete, accurate and legible manner. * Maintain infection prevention standards during all activities. * Follow hospital policies including, but not limited to, bedchair exit alarms, emergency preparedness, fall prevention and safe patient handling. Qualifications: * Education: High School graduate or equivalent. * LicensureCertification: BLS required.

Created: 2024-11-05