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Patient Safety Monitor - CPKH Nursing Admin

Department: Nursing Administration - CPKH
Usual Schedule: variable
Regions:
On Call Requirements: none
Job Category:
Work Location: Pekin Hospital
Employment Type: PRN - As Needed
Nursing Specialty:
Job Post ID: 46807
Secondary Job Category:
Experience Requirements: None
Weekend Requirements: as needed
Education Requirements: HS Diploma/GED
Shift: Variable
Location: Pekin, IL
Holiday Requirements: none
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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
To provide additional assistance to keep identified patients safe from self-harm.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
  • Work may occasionally require travel to other Carle Health facilities/hospitals.
  • requireduired to drive your own vehicle for business purposes.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser. Multicultural sensitivityCritical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Ensure patient's safety by providing a safe environment * Directly observes identified patient(s) at all times during assigned shift* Promotes diversionary activities as necessary* Removes items from patient room/surroundings that are potentially dangerous* Ensures implementation of patient safety protocols (elopement precautions)* Maintains patient's privacy and ensure confidentiality
  • Assist patient with routine activities * Assists patient with meal selection (as appropriate)* Assists in meal tray set-up if no restrictions* Answers patient phone* Notifies nursing staff to assist patient with other necessary activities (toileting, ambulation, etc)
  • Coordinate care with appropriate hospital personnel * Consults with Lead RN or assigned RN, Security, other staff as needed* Reports oral intake to assigned RN* Reports observations about patient and patient's behavior to assigned RN* Reports changes in patient behavior to nursing staff in timely manner
  • Document implementation of safety protocols * Ensures safety protocols are utilized according to policy* Documents implementation of appropriate protocols* Documents proof of observation and other protocols on flow sheet



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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

 

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