Patient Safety Attendant | Full Time | Nights

Summary

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, LPN, or Paramedic the Patient Safety Attendant is responsible for providing 1:1 monitoring with continuous visual observation (either in-person or on a video monitor) for adult or pediatric behavioral health patients or patients at risk for suicide, falls risk altered mental status and delirium.

The role will focus on providing a safe and comfortable environment for those patients at risk of harming themselves or those with altered mental status.

Patient Safety Attendant will be able to demonstrate

• Sensitivity and respect for the patient, family and/or significant other(s)
• A calm, confident manner.
• Identifies risks such as falls or self-harm and promptly alerts the team to intervene early.
• Good communication, listening and observation skills.
• When assigned to the 1:1 observation of a patient, does not leave the patient until relieved by another staff person; never leaves the patient unattended unless directed by the nurse.
• Documents all pertinent information
• Adheres to hospital policies including but not limited to bed/chair alarms, fall prevention, delirium and safe patient handling
• Maintains infection prevention standards
• Collaborates closely with the healthcare team to foster a culture of compassion, respect and teamwork
• Supports and participates in the organization's continuous quality improvement program
• Recognizes a patient emergency and respond appropriately
• Assist in preparing patient meal tray for patients as directed by the RN
• Assist with ambulation and mobilization activities for those patients that are independent
• Available to work shifts including day, nights, weekends and holidays
• Education
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Certification, Registration & Licensure
• American Heart Association Heart Saver or BLS within 6 months of hire
• Management of Aggressive Behavior within 6 months of hire
• Experience

Demonstrates ability to perform as a team member and effective communicator. Must be 18 Years of age or older

Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients and significant others in a respectful manner.
• Orients patient and/or significant other(s) to situation and surroundings.
• Documents care provided and reports to the RN observations of patient's physical, social and mental status.
• Maintains appropriate boundaries with patients.
• Always ensures continuous supervision of patients. The usage of cell phones, laptops, books, etc. is strictly prohibited.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Adheres to relevant policies, procedures and standards.
• Assists patients with basic needs such as ordering meals, eating, mobility and bathroom assistance for appropriate patients

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Requirements

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM.

The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to do fine motor, hear, speak, walk. The employee is frequently required to bend, reach, sit, squat, and stand.

• The employee is occasionally required to climb, do repetitive motion, kneel, and smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.
• The employee is frequently exposed to airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids.

The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants, chemotherapeutic agents, electrical hazards - shock, moving mechanical parts, non-weather related heat or cold, slippery surfaces, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.