Patient Safety Observer, Full-Time
University of Miami
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Location: UHealth TowerShift: 3 Days/12 Hour Shifts (Days Vary)
+ Prepares patients’ rooms for admission by setting up the items needed by the new patient.
+ Orients patients regarding the ir room, bed , storage, bathroom, TV control, and emergency call light system.
+ Assists patien ts with dressing and undressing and places patient s ’ belongings in appropriate places.
+ Assists patients with bathing, oral hygiene, changing bed linens, and evening care .
+ Prepa res patients for meals, collaborates with primary nurse to ensure the appropriate tray is provided and ass ists with feedings.
+ Assists with positi oning, lifting, turning, and ambulating patients .
+ Assists patients with toi leting.
+ R eports immediately any chang es observed in the condition or be havior of the patient.
+ Assists in the discharge process by helping patients pack their belongings and transporting them to the lobby.
+ Follows p roper isolation techniques.
+ S upports the philos ophy of service excellence dail y by initiating positive communication s with patients, family members, nurses , and physicians.
+ U tilize s universal precautions and respects envir onmental safety guidelines.
+ Complies with established measures for infection control, OSHA , and AHCA regulations .
+ Attend s mandatory educational programs and annual in-services.
+ Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
T his list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High s chool diploma or equivalent
Certification and Licensing:
BLS Certification
Experience:
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
+ Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
+ Commitment to the University’s core values.
+ Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
+ Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
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