Patient Safety Assistant

Job Details

Patient Safety Assistant

Department: Emergency Department

• CFH_10_20

Usual Schedule: 3- 12 hour shifts per week

Regions: Carle Foundation

On Call Requirements: none

Job Category: Patient Care

Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital

Employment Type: Full

• Time

Nursing Specialty:

Job Post ID: 42953

Secondary Job Category:

Experience Requirements: None

Weekend Requirements: every other

Education Requirements: Not Indicated

Shift: Rotating

Location: Urbana, IL

Holiday Requirements: rotating

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) the Patient Sitter provides a high level of customer service and support to Carle patients by assuring patient safety at bedside and by distributing supplies throughout the department when there are no sitter needs.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

None

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

None

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

None specified

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

None specified

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Sits with patient to assure safety.

• Provides calm and caring presence at bedside.

• Informs RN, HCT, or next available medical personnel of any emergent event or behavior change experienced by the patient.

• Constantly monitor patient visually to ensure patient does not fall or pull lines / tube or attempt to harm themselves.

• Stocks supplies throughout the department when there is not a sitter need.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

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