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Patient Safety Observer - PRN
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- $12 an hour
- PRN
- 18 years or older
- Patient monitoring
- Hospital
- On-the-job training
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Patient Safety Observer - PRN

Wooster Community Hospital -
Wooster, OH

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Job Details

PRN
$12 an hour

Benefits

On-the-job training

Qualifications

Customer communication

Full Job Description

Patient Safety Observer-PRN

Must be willing to work at least 72 hours per 3 month period

MAIN FUNCTION:

Assists nurses in maintaining patient safety as directed by RN / LPN. Provides ongoing one-on-one supervision for an assigned patient, working closely with nursing, to alert them of any needs or concerns immediately. Documents observations in the medical record according to Wooster Community Hospital policy. Acts in compliance with hospital, Nursing Department policies / procedures and Service Standards as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Department Manager, Charge Nurse, RN, LPN

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

Desire to assist with patient care/safety
18 years of age or greater
Completed mandatory education/training offered by Wooster Community Hospital on suicide precautions. Education must be completed prior to serving as a patient safety observer and on an annual basis
Cell phone capable of receiving text messages. Must commit to receiving text message notifications for available openings

COMMITMENT:

Expected to commit to 72 hours per 3-month period
Eligible to transfer to other Wooster Community Hospital positions after 6 months of employment

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

Strong customer service philosophy

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Employees in this position may be:

Exposed to blood, body fluids and/or airborne pathogens and are required to wear barriers
Employees in this position must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, turn, crouch, and bend as necessary to complete nursing care tasks
Exposure to restless and agitated patients

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

All expectations detailed below are considered ADA (American Disabilities Act) Essential.

Maintains appropriate skills

Reports abnormal observations and specific problems immediately
Observes patient for safety and reports to RN
Does not leave patient unattended

Documents observations in the medical record according to Wooster Community Hospital policy at defined intervals
Under the direction of licensed Nursing Staff:

Provide comfort measures
Follow infection control guidelines and safety precautions
Assists with fluid and nutritional needs of the patient
Maintain fall prevention strategies
Uses appropriate personal protective equipment

Requests relief for breaks, etc. Does not leave patient unattended.
Interacts appropriately with WCH customers (patients, family visitors, staff)

Maintains patient’s modesty/dignity/confidentiality
Provides diversion activities as directed by licensed nursing staff
Tells patient exactly what is expected
Allows patient choices with consideration to patient safety
Speaks slowly and directly to patient in simple terms

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PRN position, as needed based on patient need
Must be willing to commit to 72 hours per 3-month period
PRN position, as needed based on patient need
Must be willing to commit to 72 hours per 3-month period

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