Patient Safety Observer, Med / Surg & ED Observers- 24 hour evenings

Patient Safety Observer

The Patient Safety Observer is responsible to provide continuous safety observation of patients to which they are assigned. The primary function in this role is to ensure patient safety and comfort. As part of the care team the Patient Observer may be asked to participate in supporting the patients with their activities of daily living, including, but not limited to, ambulating, feeding, and repositioning of patients as directed by nursing. The Patient Safety Observer may engage with the patients if appropriate and can use casual talk, sensory box including cards, coloring books, games. All care is to be documented and communicated through report with the designated staff member. All issues / concerns are to be reported immediately to the licensed clinical charge person.

I. Major Responsibilities :

• Develops and maintains good human relations skills.
• Consistently observes for suicidal and / or violent behavior.
• Monitors visitors to ensure no unsafe materials are shared with the patient.
• Maintains 15-minute checks with documentation unless otherwise directed.
• Patient Safety Observers can monitor more than 1 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.
• Functions in a float position and is assigned to the areas with patient needs.
• Maintains patient dignity at all times and advocates for the patient.

II. Position Qualifications :

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are : Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. 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.