What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Safety Observer - 32-Hour Nights 11 pm to 7:30 am Haverhill position at Merrimack Health?
Position Summary: Patient Safety Observer 32-hour Nights, 11 pm to 7:30 am Haverhill
To provide a safe and comfortable environment for those patients at risk of harming themselves or others.
Job 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.
Requirements:
- Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
- Licensure/Certification: BLS required.