EH - Patient Safety Assistant

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: • Provide constant observation to patients who are suicidal by means of video monitoring or direct visualization. • Alert nurse if there is a change in the patients behavior or response that the observer is concerned about. • Review observation care plan for the patient with the nurse at the beginning and end of shift. • 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 Hospitals Emergency Department here:

Patient Safety Assistant Training