32/N Patient Safety Assistant - Emergency Department

Duties/Responsibilities

• Direct and continuous observation of patient at a distance no greater than arm’s length from patient.
• Participates in patient rounding as and when directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Ensures environmental safety for patient.
• Answers call lights and ensures patient care issues are directed to the Registered Nurse.
• Restocks department supplies and precautions stations.
• Transports patients within the department and to in-hospital locations as needed.
• Cleans patient equipment following the designated process.
• Completes patient safety sitter competency.
• Completes all required documentation for patient care.
• Communicates any and all changes in patient behavior to the Registered Nurse.
• Involves as directed with quality improvement studies and activities specific to the unit.
• Considers specific cultural beliefs and practices when caring for patients. Utilizes interpreter services for patients with limited English proficiency.
• Performs all duties in accordance with safety and other laws, rules and regulations as set forth by appropriate regulatory and governmental agencies and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policy and procedure.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED/or enrolled and near completion of High School Health Sciences program.
• Basic Life Support current certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Completes Hospital approved de-escalation training during unit based orientation.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs.
• Sometimes lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs.
• Constant use of hearing, sight and speech.
• Frequent use of smell and touch.
• Frequent keyboard and telephone use.
• Constant concentration and problem solving.

Pay

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.