Patient Safety Monitor in Lawrence, Massachusetts at Merrimack Health

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, as a Patient Safety Monitor you will provide one-to-one, two-to-one, or rounding observation of patients who have been deemed a safety risk to themselves and/or others. They assist in the provision of a safe and clean environment and provide assistance with activities of daily living, when appropriate. Communicates changes in behavior / activity to the registered nurse.

EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• BCLS or Heart Savor certification
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment
• Possesses the judgment and ability to effectively communicate observed changes Required training to be completed within 30 days:
• Completion of a certified crisis intervention training program
• Universal precautions and Infection control
• Seizure safety/protocols
• Fall protocols/prevention
• Restraints
• Suicide Precautions

Preferred:

• Clinical work experience