Patient Safety Observer, Full Time Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The University of Miami - Hospital is hiring a Full Time Patient Safety Observer. This role involves supervising at-risk patients to prevent injury or elopement. Responsibilities include patient care tasks, communication with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring patient safety. Requirements include a high school diploma, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of relevant experience. The position offers competitive salaries and benefits.
Job Description
Current Employees:
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Location:
UHealth TowerShift:
3 Days/12 Hour Shifts (Days Vary) The University of Miami – Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Patient Safety Observer (U) position. The Patient Safety Observer (U) provides needed supervision of patients in the hospital who are at risk of injury or elopement. The incumbent collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and reports any behavior which may compromise the safety of the patient to appropriate nursing staff.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
+ Prepares patients’ rooms for admission by setting up the items needed by the new patient. + Orients patients regarding their room, bed, storage, bathroom, TV control, and emergency call light system. + Assists patients with dressing and undressing and places patients’ belongings in appropriate places. + Assists patients with bathing, oral hygiene, changing bed linens, and evening care. + Prepares patients for meals, collaborates with primary nurse to ensure the appropriate tray is provided and assists with feedings. + Assists with positioning, lifting, turning, and ambulating patients. + Assists patients with toileting. + Reports immediately any changes observed in the condition or behavior of the patient. + Assists in the discharge process by helping patients pack their belongings and transporting them to the lobby. + Follows proper isolation techniques. + Supports the philosophy of service excellence daily by initiating positive communications with patients, family members, nurses, and physicians. + Utilizes universal precautions and respects environmental safety guidelines. + Complies with established measures for infection control, OSHA, and AHCA regulations. + Attends mandatory educational programs and annual in-services. + Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
+ High school diploma or equivalent + Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification + Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
+ Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. + Commitment to the University’s core values. + Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. + Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida’s only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We’re the challenge you’ve been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff Pay Grade:
H1
