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Form of workCooley Dickinson is the hospital for individuals to learn, grow and accelerate their career. We are seeking professionals who are committed to the highest quality patient care and will contribute to our on-going pursuit of excellence.
About Us
With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.
Accolades and Recognition
Our staff has been consistently recognized for the quality of care and commitment to patient safety provided on a daily basis. Some of these awards include:
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 5-star rating
The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Beacon Award for Excellence
Human Rights Campaign Foundation LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) awarded a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA)
Baby-Friendly USA designated Baby-Friendly Hospital
Newsweek Magazine and Statista named us one of the country's Best Maternity Hospitals
Cooley Dickinson has earned six consecutive 'A' Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade and the Top General Hospital award
Our Benefits
In addition to competitive pay, all Cooley Dickinson employees who work 20 hours or more per week have access to the following benefits with no waiting period:
a range of health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance benefits
a generous and flexible Earned Time Off program starting at six weeks accrual per year
403(b) retirement plan with various investment options
opportunities and support for continued education including tuition reimbursement
Job Responsibilities
The Patient Care Observer is responsible for remaining in constant attendance with an assigned patient to help maintain the patient's safety under the direction of the unit's Shift Charge Nurse.
This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.
This position reports to the Nurse Manager and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Flex observers will generally work 24 hours per week. However, based upon the Hospital's patient care requirements as determined at the discretion of the flex observer's manager or designee, a flex observer may be required to flex her/his hours either up 8 hours or down 8 hours within a week. Call is required for this position.
Flex time observers in a 24 hour position will receive health and dental benefits consistent with how regularly scheduled 30 hour observers receive those benefits. Flex observers will be paid each week based on how many hours worked and/or benefit time usage - although they are eligible to receive health and dental insurance benefits consistent with a 30-hour observer.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to communicate with children and /or adults required
- CPI certification required within 6 months
- Experience working in a clinical environment preferred
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
