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Patient Safety Specialist

2 months ago


Winfield, Illinois, United States Northwestern Medicine Full time

Job Summary:

The Patient Safety Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of patients in our care. As a member of the CDH Resource Team, this individual will be responsible for providing continuous safety observation and support to patients who require close monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Remain at the bedside of assigned patients at all times, unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
  • Provide calming and reorienting conversation with patients in cases of agitation or confusion.
  • Identify and remove hazards from the patient and patient environment, and report as appropriate.
  • Assist patients with performing activities of daily living, as delegated by supervising RN, including ambulating, toileting, and assisting with bed making and positioning.
  • Provide continuous safety observation via continuous video monitoring of patients identified to be at risk for causing injury to themselves or others.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Offer basic comfort measures to help patients relax and address 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 monitor multiple patients via continuous video monitoring.

Requirements:

  • 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

Northwestern Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that values and respects the contributions of all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.