Patient Safety Observer, Nursing Administration- Per Diem

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $15.00 - $21.16 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) Scheduled Hours: varies Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 0 Cost Center: 25080 - 0152 MS & ED Patient Observers This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. The Patient Safety Observer is responsible for providing continuous safety observation of patients to whom they are assigned. The primary function in this role is to ensure patient safety and comfort. As part of the care team the Patient Safety Observer may be asked to support patients with their activities of daily living, including, but not limited to, ambulating, feeding, and repositioning patients as directed by nursing. The Patient Safety Observer may engage with patients if appropriate and can use casual talk, sensory box including cards, coloring books, and games. All care is to be documented and communicated through reports with the designated staff member. All issues or concerns are to be reported immediately to the licensed clinical charge person. Responsibilities Develop and maintain good human relations skills. Introduce self by name to the patient and engage in eye contact. Consistently display a respectful, empathetic and caring attitude toward both patients and their family members. Consistently observe for suicidal and/or violent behavior. Stay in close proximity of the patient and keep them in the visual field at all times. Ensure patient safety at all times including while in the bathroom and when transported to other departments. Monitor visitors to ensure no unsafe materials are shared with the patient (weapons, illicit drugs, sharps). Maintain 15‑minute checks with documentation unless otherwise directed. Patient Safety Observers can monitor more than one patient if deemed appropriate by the licensed staff in charge. Follow the directions of the nurse in charge. May transport patients if directed by the licensed staff in charge. When not observing a patient the Patient Safety Observer can be used for other ancillary activities as directed by the nursing supervisor (making beds in the ED, stocking, assisting with transporting patients). Function in a float position and be assigned to the areas with patient needs. Maintain patient dignity at all times and advocate for the patient. Qualifications License/Certification/Education High School diploma or equivalent. CPR Certification within 6 months of hire. Experience/Skills Previous position held in a healthcare setting preferred. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. Physical Demands Stand – 1/3 to 2/3. Walk – 1/3 to 2/3. Sit – 2/3. Talk or hear – 2/3. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel – 2/3. Push/pull – 1/3 to 2/3. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – 1/3 to 2/3. Reach with hands and arms – 2/3. Weight Lifting Up to 10 pounds – 2/3. Up to 25 pounds – 2/3. Up to 50 pounds – 2/3. Up to 100 pounds – 2/3. More than 100 pounds – 2/3. Environmental Conditions Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) – 1/3 to 2/3. Work near moving mechanical parts – 2/3. Risk of radiation – Up to 1/3. Infectious Diseases – 1/3 to 2/3. Physical +/or Verbal Abusiveness – 2/3. Rotating Shifts – Up to 1/3. PPE when indicated – 1/3 to 2/3. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr UMass Memorial Health