Patient Safety Observer- Cardiac Post Procedural Care Unit - Per Diem

Position Highlights:

• Position: Patient Safety Observer
• Location: Glenbrook Hospital
• Per Diem- Resource
• Hours: Night Shift - 7pm-7:30am or 11pm-7:30am
• Weekend & Holiday Rotational Requirements

What you will need:

• Education:
  • High School diploma or GED
• Certification:
  • Care Companion class completion, which includes on-the-job training, within two weeks of position start date
  • CPR BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association

• Ability to read, to exchange information with patients and others, and/or to do basic arithmetic.
• Basic level of analytical ability to read and understand simple instructions, enter data into logs, charts, records, maintain files, etc.
• Basic level of communication skills to exchange information on factual matters, understand and transmit instructions, and perform other duties that require basic communication skills.
• Patience and compassion for such tasks as listening to patient worries & concerns.
• Physical stamina to remain alert, awake and attentive to patient, regardless of assigned shift.
• Must be available to work assigned shifts.
• Work is performed under close supervision or in accordance with specific and detailed instruction or procedures.
• Work is generally performed in a clinical environment where employees must adhere to unit and patient-specific safety and infection control precautions.
• Work requires the ability to lift and position patients, and the ability to work in a confined area for two or more hours.

What you will do:

Under direct supervision of the department manager, clinical leader or charge nurse, observes and monitors the condition of patients.  Provides patients in need of supervision, compassionate and caring attention while ensuring a safe environment.