Per Diem Patient Safety Observer

At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice. Bristol Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Patient Safety Observer (PSO).

The Patient Safety Observer (PSO) utilizes MedSitter remote patient safety audio and video monitoring technology, to remotely observe patients. This technology allows a Patient Safety Observer the ability to follow multiple patients in collaboration with unit clinical nurses. This role will also include in-person patient monitoring and care to support the teams. Are you a PCA,Nursing Student, EMT or someone applying to PA school looking to join the healthcare team and make a bigger impact? Here is a great opportunity.

The successful candidate will provide one-on-one companionship and supervision with patients via remote technology. The PSO will observe, communicate and document behaviors and alert the patient care team of behaviors that could be disruptive to the patient care plan. 

The objective of this role is to provide enhanced monitoring to improve patient safety, improve patient satisfaction and aid in the successful care plan for each patient.

Qualifications

Educational / Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED desired but not necessary.

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Active CPR certificate required

Experience in a hospital environment with direct patient care preferred

Good communication skills 

Early adopters welcome!  Ability to learn and navigate software and technology efficiently
Effective problem solving skills to ensure patient safety
 

Licensure, Certifications and Clearances:

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements:

General orientation at time of hire. Healthcare provider CPR from American Heart Association, Accucheck, Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually.  Additional cross-training as appropriate to perform diverse job duties.  Successfully complete all training programs as determined by the Hospital.  Other unit based competencies/skills as required.

Special Requirements:

Knowledge of basic patient care procedures and medical terminology.  Ability to work as part of a team.  Basic Computer skills.  Data entry and documentation skills. 

Physical Requirements:

Significant walking, bending, stooping, patient lifting and positioning.  

Cognitive Requirements:

Mental flexibility to perform diverse duties involved in patient care.  Good communication skills, written and oral, and ability to follow written and oral instruction.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.