Patient Safety Assistant – Emergency Department

Provide direct and constant visual observation of patients for their safety under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

 Requirements:

• High School or GED
• BCLS Certification within 90 days of hire
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Responsibilities:

1. Provide constant observation to patients who are suicidal by means of video monitoring or direct visualization.
2. Alert nurse if there is a change in the patient's behavior or response that the observer is concerned about.
3. Review observation care plan for the patient with the nurse at the beginning and end of shift.
4. May report food and/or liquid intake.

Hear from a current Patient Safety Assistant on what it is like to work at Exeter Hospital and why you should apply here: Neil, Patient Safety Assistant at Exeter Hospital

& Learn more about our Patient Safety Assistant training when joining Exeter Hospital's Emergency Department here: Patient Safety Assistant Training