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Patient Safety Assistant

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coxhealth logoCoxhealth · Springfield, MO
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Requirements

  • ▪ Preferred: Previous patient sitter experience
  • ▪ 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

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob 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. Education:▪ Preferred: High School Diploma or EquivalentHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance

Additional Information

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1069 Emergency Dept South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Hours: Varied Work Shift: Day Shift (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).

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