Patient Safety Observer

At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range for this position is $15.81– $23.50, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.

Eligible employees may also participate in comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, paid time off, and wage increase programs, depending on position type (full-time, part-time, or per diem) and applicable eligibility criteria.

Position Summary: Patient Safety Observer, Safe Sitter, Part-time 24 Hours per Week. Evenings 11pm to 7am. Methuen campus

To provide a safe and comfortable environment for those patients at risk of harming themselves or others.

Responsibilities:

• Provide rounds / observation for one (1) to three (3) patients requiring observation for safety, section twelve (12), falls on the same unit and/or the Emergency Department.

• Provide one to one observations on suicidal patients and others as assigned.

• Perform patient assistance with ambulation and mobilization activities safely, including but not limited to assisting patients out of and returning to bed/chair primarily for bathroom privileges.

• Assist with patient repositioning to provide maximum comfort and safety.

• Assist in preparing patient and meal tray for patients as directed by RN. Does not feed patients.

• Recognize patient emergency situations and respond appropriately.

• Provide assistance to licensed staff in the application and release of various restraints.

• Acquire pertinent patient information from licensed staff. Communicate patient information and needs to licensed staff and other team members, including alarms.

• Document on appropriate Hand off Communication Tool in a clear, concise, complete, accurate and legible manner.

• Maintain infection prevention standards during all activities.

• Follow hospital policies including, but not limited to, bed/chair exit alarms, emergency preparedness, fall prevention and safe patient handling.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent.

• Licensure/Certification: BLS required.

Merrimack Health is a private, nonprofit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley & southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and high-quality healthcare for the whole family. For over 140 years, the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Merrimack Health have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve—competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off, and free parking.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer