Patient Safety Observer-Emergency Department-Per-Diem

Patient Safety Observer- Emergency Department- As needed

• Position: Patient Safety Observer

• Location: Evanston Hospital

• Per-diem: As needed

• Hours: Day/PM/Nights-12 hour shifts

• →Education: High School diploma or GED required
• →Certification: Care Companion class completion (includes on-the-job training) within two weeks of start date
• →CPR/BLS certification from American Heart Association
• →Experience & Skills: Ability to read, communicate effectively, and perform basic arithmetic; Basic analytical skills to follow instructions, maintain logs, charts, and records; Effective communication skills to exchange information and follow directions; Demonstrated patience and compassion when interacting with patients; Ability to remain alert, attentive, and focused for extended periods; Strong multitasking and prioritization skills; Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations and notify appropriate staff; Basic computer proficiency; Must be available to work assigned shifts

• →Under the direct supervision of the department manager, clinical leader, or charge nurse:
• →Continuously observe and monitor assigned patients either at bedside or via video monitoring systems
• →Maintain constant visual observation to ensure patient safety
• →Verbally redirect patients from engaging in at-risk behaviors using in-person communication or two-way audio devices
• →Immediately notify nursing staff of patient needs, behavioral changes, or emergency situations
• →Participate in shift handoffs and communicate patient status and behaviors
• →Support a safe patient environment by identifying and reporting potential hazards
• →Collaborate with nursing staff and other team members to ensure patient safety
• →Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times
• →Provide compassionate, attentive supervision without performing direct nursing care unless authorized