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Advocate Health

Patient Safety Attendance PRN

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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A Patient Safety Specialist develops and implements programs and procedures to reduce errors and improve patient safety at a medical facility. Reviews patient data, identifies potential risks and hazards, develops employee safety training and monitors compliance with safety regulations.

$64,651 / year median in North Carolina

+15% projected growth

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Essential Functions Maintain a safe environment and remain with patient always to provide the appropriate level of observation to patient as delegated by the Registered Nurse. Appropriately document information that is required during the patient observation experience. Perform handoff communication with the Registered Nurse regarding pertinent patient information. Assist nursing team in maintaining a ligature-resistant or ligature free environment as appropriate to the clinical setting. Notify and update the licensed nurse of immediate patient safety, patient care, and staff needs. Fosters positive and professional communication between patients and staff. Adhere to all policies and procedures. Physical Requirements Work requires walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms. Must have manual and finger dexterity. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch. Education, Experience and Certifications. High school diploma or GED required. Previous hospital experience preferred. Basic Life Support Certification required. CPI certification required prior to conducting patient observation.