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Job Type:

Per Diem

Scheduled Hours:

0

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Job Description:

Patient Safety Sitter - Per Diem - Nights

Under the general management and supervision of the Nurse Manager and/or direction of the Registered Nurse, the Patient Safety Assistant ensures the safety of patients and performs a variety of activities that include, but are not limited to:

1. Direct and continuous observation of patient at a distance no greater than arm’s length from patient.

2. Participates in patient rounding as and when directed by the Registered Nurse.

3. Ensures environmental safety for patient.

4. Answers call lights and ensures patient care issues are directed to the Registered Nurse.

5. Restocking department supplies and precautions stations.

6. Transports patients within the department and to in-hospital locations as needed.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED/or enrolled and near completion of High School Health Sciences program.

• 0 - 1 years of experience in a similar setting preferred

• Heart Saver certification required within 3 months of hire

• Completes Hospital approved de-escalation training during unit based orientation

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.

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