Patient Safety Observers

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**Patient Safety Observers - (1136.3)**

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Job Title Patient Safety Observers Education High School Diplomaor GED Location Wooster Community Hospital - Wooster, OH 44691 US (Primary)

Career Level Staff Category Entry Level Salary Grade Job Type PRN Job Description Assists nurses in maintaining patient safety as directed by RN / LPN. Provides ongoing one-on-one supervision for an assigned patient, working closely with nursing, to alert them of any needs or concerns immediately. Documents observations in the medical record according to Wooster Community Hospital policy. Acts in compliance with hospital, Nursing Department policies / procedures and Service Standards as outlined in the Employee Handbook. The position does not have assigned hours or shifts, but applicants must be able to pick up shifts of 4-12 (minimum of 4 hours) hours in length with a minimum requirement of 72 hours per 3 month period

Job Requirements Desire to assist with patient care/safety

18 years of age or greater

Completed mandatory education/training offered by Wooster Community Hospital on suicide precautions. Education must be completed prior to serving as a patient safety observer and on an annual basis

Cell phone capable of receiving text messages. Must commit to receiving text message notifications for available openings

COMMITMENT:

Expected to commit to 72 hours per 3-month period

# of Hires Needed 1 Exemption Type Non-Exempt