Patient Safety Observer

Patient Safety Observer

Methuen-MA-01844-United States

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 medical / surgical units, outpatient care, and 24 / 7 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 and / or 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 bed / chair 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, bed / chair exit alarms, emergency preparedness, fall prevention and safe patient handling.

Qualifications :

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