Patient Safety Observer

Position Summary: Patient Safety Observer, Safe Sitter, Part-time 24 Hours per Week. Evenings 11pm to 7am. Methuen campus 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: Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Licensure/Certification: BLS required.