Patient Safety Assistant

CoxHealthSpringfield, MO

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Overview

Schedule

Alternate-schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1025 Nursing CARE PSA South (inactive)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Hours:

Varied

Work Shift:

Rotating (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times.
Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

Is effectively involved with maintaining the safety for assigned patients through continuous observation and surveillance. Communicates with the Registered Nurse and patient care team to ensure a safe environment for medical patients requiring constant observation. Completes duties as assigned under the direct supervision of the RN.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

This position will require every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) in addition to varied weekday shifts. Recruiter will discuss shift availability upon time of offer. Dependent upon availability, possible shifts could include:

12-hour shifts
Day or night shift
Night shift differential: $1.75

Education:

Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience:

Preferred: Previous patient sitter experience

Skills:

Must be 18 years of age or older

Able to communicate and work with a wide variety of staff, patients and families

Basic computer skills

Ability to problem solve

Flexibility and ability to remain alert to safety issues

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

N/A

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FAQs About Patient Safety Assistant Jobs at CoxHealth

What is the work location for this position at CoxHealth?

This job at CoxHealth is located in Springfield, MO, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at CoxHealth?

Employer has not shared pay details for this role.

What employment applies to this position at CoxHealth?

CoxHealth lists this position under the following employment categories:

Alternate-schedule
Full-time

What experience level is required for this role at CoxHealth?

CoxHealth is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What benefits are offered by CoxHealth for this role?

CoxHealth offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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