FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
See all jobs on Scoutfield
Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.
Discover
- Fresh listings
- Fast filters
- No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Patient Safety Observer – Nursing Administration, Per Diem
UMass Memorial Health. Provide continuous safety observation of assigned patients .
Posted 11/12/2026part-timeSouthbridge • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $15 - $22 per hourWebsite
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.
Demonstrates the ability to provide continuous patient safety observation and support activities of daily living while maintaining patient dignity. Proficient in documentation and communication of care, with a strong focus on patient advocacy and safety protocols.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Continuous Patient Safety ObservationCPR CertificationDocumentation of 15-Minute ChecksAbility to Lift Over 100 PoundsExperience in Healthcare Setting
ATS Keywords
Tailor your resumeApplicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills
Patient Safety ObservationDocumentationPhysical Activity PerformancePatient TransportAmbulating PatientsFeeding PatientsRepositioning PatientsMaking BedsStocking SuppliesHandling Objects
Soft Skills
CommunicationEngagement with PatientsAdvocacy for Patients
Tools & Technologies
PPE
Certifications & Qualifications
CPR Certification
Industry Keywords
Healthcare SettingInfectious DiseasesPatient DignityRotating ShiftsPhysical and Verbal Abusiveness
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide continuous safety observation of assigned patients
- Ensure patient safety and comfort, including observing for suicidal and/or violent behavior
- Maintain close proximity and keep patients in visual field at all times, including in bathrooms and during transport
- Monitor visitors to prevent unsafe materials from being shared with patients
- Conduct and document 15-minute checks unless otherwise directed
- Support activities of daily living, including ambulating, feeding, and repositioning patients as directed by nursing
- Engage appropriately with patients using casual conversation and activities such as sensory boxes, cards, coloring books, and games
- Document and communicate care through report with designated staff
- Immediately report issues and concerns to the licensed clinical charge person
- Transport patients when directed by licensed staff
- Perform ancillary activities such as making beds, stocking, and assisting with patient transport when not observing patients
- Float to areas with patient needs
- Maintain patient dignity and advocate for patients
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School diploma or equivalent
- CPR Certification within 6 months of hire
- Previous position held in a healthcare setting preferred
- Ability to provide continuous patient safety observation
- Ability to maintain 15-minute checks and documentation
- Ability to follow directions of the nurse in charge
- Ability to perform required physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, talking/hearing, handling objects, pushing/pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching/crawling, and reaching
- Ability to lift or exert force up to and over 100 pounds as required
- Ability to work around infectious diseases, physical and/or verbal abusiveness, radiation, rotating shifts, and use PPE when indicated
Benefits
Comp & perks- Signing bonus may be available, subject to eligibility
- Compensation prorated based on scheduled weekly hours