Patient Safety Specialist

1 month ago


Geneva, Illinois, United States Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Full time
Job Overview

At Northwestern Medicine, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and a positive work environment. As a Patient Safety Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Providing continuous safety observation and monitoring of patients at risk for causing injury to themselves or others.
  • Identifying and removing hazards from the patient and patient environment.
  • Assisting patients with activities of daily living, as delegated by the supervising RN.
  • Providing calming and reorienting conversation with patients in cases of agitation or confusion.
  • Remotely monitoring multiple patients via continuous video monitoring.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
  • The ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull forces up to 50 pounds.
What We Offer

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness. We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment.



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