Patient Safety Technician Part Time Rotating Shifts

The schedule for this position will be 24 hours/week 8-hour shifts. Shifts will rotate. Saturday and Sunday availability is needed.

Primarily second shift starting at 2:00 PM. Likely will include one day shift/week starting at 6:00 AM.

Rotating weekends every other Saturday and Sunday. Every other holiday.

The Patient Safety Technician reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Remains at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Provides calming and reorienting conversation with patient in cases of patients agitation or confusion.
• Identifies and removes hazards from the patient and patients environment and reports as appropriate.
• May assist patient with performing activities of daily living as delegated by supervising RN including ambulating toileting assisting with bed making positioning.
• Provides continuous safety observation via continuous video monitoring of patients identified to be at risk for causing injury to themselves or to others. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: offering basic comfort measures to help the patient relax and addressing the emotional needs of specific patients served including the use of encouragement distraction coping strategies cognitive stimulation activities and de-escalation techniques within the scope of this role as appropriate.
• Remotely monitors multiple patients via continuous video monitoring. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing effective verbal redirection of designated remote continuous observation patients from engaging in risk behaviors and summoning appropriate staff via communication device/STAT Alert Alarm when appropriate.

Qualifications :

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire
• Physical Demands Requirement:
  • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time