• Patient Safety Observer

    Lawrence General Hospital (Methuen, MA)


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    Our two campuses in Methuen and Haverhill have a total of 320 beds, and we are a full-service, acute care hospital offering comprehensive inpatient medical/surgical units, outpatient care, and 24/7 emergency services. We have three behavioral health units: cardiac telemetry, and critical care service lines. Our Haverhill campus offers all private rooms, and our Methuen campus offers a new state-of-the-art catheterization suite and Joint Center of Excellence, named as a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction+ Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.

    Position Summary:

    To provide a safe and comfortable environment for those patients at risk of harming themselves or others.

    Responsibilities:

    + Provide rounds / observation for one (1) to three (3) patients requiring observation for safety, section twelve (12), falls on the same unit and/or the Emergency Department.

    + Provide one to one observations on suicidal patients and others as assigned.

    + Perform patient assistance with ambulation and mobilization activities safely, including but not limited to assisting patients out of and returning to bed/chair primarily for bathroom privileges.

    + Assist with patient repositioning to provide maximum comfort and safety.

    + Assist in preparing patient and meal tray for patients as directed by RN. Does not feed patients.

    + Recognize patient emergency situations and respond appropriately.

    + Provide assistance to licensed staff in the application and release of various restraints.

    + Acquire pertinent patient information from licensed staff. Communicate patient information and needs to licensed staff and other team members, including alarms.

    + Document on appropriate Hand off Communication Tool in a clear, concise, complete, accurate and legible manner.

    + Maintain infection prevention standards during all activities.

    + Follow hospital policies including, but not limited to, bed/chair exit alarms, emergency preparedness, fall prevention and safe patient handling.

    Qualifications:

    + Education: High School graduate or equivalent.

    + Licensure/Certification: BLS required.