Anna Jaques Hospital
Needham, MA
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Summary: The Patient Observer provides constant observation, to ensure a safe and comfortable environment, for patients identified as a risk to themselves or others. The Patient Observer functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse and is responsible for providing specific care-related tasks in accordance with the individual needs of the patient, maintaining patient confidentiality and information at all times. All nursing care is provided by the nursing staff. When not observing patients, the Patient Observer/Safety Aide may be asked to provide other ancillary activities. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Assures a safe care environment for assigned patients and notifies RN of any concerns. Receives nursing handoff at beginning of shift regarding reason for observation with specific important information. Provides/Receives...