Patient Safety Monitor

Carle Health

. Provide additional assistance to keep identified patients safe from self-harm .

Posted 9/29/2026part-timePeoria • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $15 - $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to ensure patient safety through direct observation, implementation of safety protocols, and effective communication with nursing staff and hospital personnel. Capable of assisting patients with routine activities while maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

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Patient Safety Protocol ImplementationDirect Patient ObservationCare Coordination with Nursing StaffDocumentation of ObservationsAssistance with Routine Patient Activities

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Hard Skills

Patient Safety ProtocolsObservation TechniquesDocumentation on Flow SheetsAssistance with ToiletingMeal Tray Set-Up

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsConfidentiality MaintenanceTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Patient CareSelf-Harm PreventionElopement PrecautionsBehavior ReportingDiversionary Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide additional assistance to keep identified patients safe from self-harm
Ensure a safe environment for patients
Directly observe identified patients throughout assigned shifts
Promote diversionary activities as needed
Remove potentially dangerous items from patient rooms and surroundings
Implement patient safety protocols, including elopement precautions
Assist patients with routine activities, toileting, ambulation, meals, and phone calls as appropriate
Coordinate care with Lead RN, assigned RN, Security, and other hospital personnel
Report oral intake, observations, and behavior changes to nursing staff
Document safety protocol implementation, proof of observation, and other protocols on flow sheets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required availability of 48 hours per quarter
Ability to directly observe identified patients at all times during assigned shift
Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
Ability to assist with routine patient activities, meal selection, and meal tray set-up when appropriate
Ability to coordinate care with nursing staff, security, and other hospital personnel
Ability to document safety protocols and observations on flow sheets
Ability to report patient behavior, oral intake, and changes in condition to assigned nursing staff
Certifications, education, and work experience are not specified

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package (details available at careers.carlehealth.org/benefits)