Patient Safety Associate - Central Monitoring Unit - (260003T5)
The Patient Safety Associate supports the nursing team by providing continuous, direct observation of assigned patients to promote safety and reduce risk. The Patient Safety Associate is accountable to the registered nurse or charge nurse coordinating unit activities and receives assignments through the staffing office. This role provides high quality service to patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members while maintaining clear, professional communication and strict adherence to patient safety protocols. Receive and review patient assignment information from the team lead, including observation and handoff documentation. Introduce self to assigned patients and clearly explain observation responsibilities in a respectful and supportive manner. Maintain continuous observation of assigned patients and remain in the patient room unless relieved or approved by the registered nurse. Engage patients in appropriate activities to support comfort, orientation, and emotional well being during the shift. Monitor patient condition, behavior, and mood, and immediately report any changes or emergencies to the registered nurse. Maintain unobstructed visual observation of the patient at all times, including during restroom use and patient transport for testing procedures. Assess the patient environment for safety risks and ensure the room is free of hazardous items, clutter, or tripping hazards. Assist with patient ambulation and transfers with approval and direction from the registered nurse or charge nurse. Prepare meal trays for patients who are able to self feed. Document patient observations accurately and timely in accordance with established protocols.
High school diploma or G.E.D and Florida CNA certification.Knowledge of patient safety principles related to continuous observation and risk prevention. Ability to recognize and promptly escalate changes in patient condition, behavior, or safety status. Skill in maintaining focused visual observation without distraction for prolonged periods. Ability to follow clinical instructions, safety protocols, and unit specific procedures with consistency. Knowledge of environmental safety standards in patient care settings. Ability to communicate clearly, calmly, and professionally with patients experiencing distress or confusion. Skill in documenting observations accurately using standardized forms or electronic systems. Ability to maintain patient dignity, privacy, and personal boundaries during observation activities. Knowledge of basic patient mobility principles and safe assistance techniques under clinical guidance.
: Tampa
Eligible for Remote Work: On Site
: Nursing (LPNs, RNs)
: Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital
: Part-time
Scheduled Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
: Day Job
: On Site
Shift Hours: 7A-7P
: 15.00
: Sep 24, 2026, 8:58:01 PM
Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers.
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions.
TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s.
TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.
