Patient Safety Monitor, Full-time Nights Lawrence

Position Summary: Patient Safety Monitor, Full-time 32 Hours per Week, Nights, 11 pm - 7:30 am Lawrence

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, as a Patient Safety Monitor you will provide one-to-one, two-to-one, or rounding observation of patients who have been deemed a safety risk to themselves and/or others. They assist in the provision of a safe and clean environment and provide assistance with activities of daily living, when appropriate. Communicates changes in behavior / activity to the registered nurse.

EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• BCLS or Heart Savor certification

• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment

• Possesses the judgment and ability to effectively communicate observed changes Required training to be completed within 30 days:

• Completion of a certified crisis intervention training program

• Universal precautions and Infection control

• Seizure safety/protocols

• Fall protocols/prevention

• Restraints

• Suicide Precautions

Preferred:

• Clinical work experience