Patient Safety Assistant - FT Nights

About the role

Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) provides continuous observation of patients who require close monitoring due to medical, behavioral, or safety concerns. Working under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), the PSA promotes a safe environment by maintaining constant observation, identifying and communicating changes in patient behavior or condition, and supporting established safety interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous, uninterrupted observation of assigned patients requiring close monitoring
• Maintains a safe environment by conducting room safety checks, identifying potential hazards, and promptly notifying the RN of safety concerns or changes in the patient’s behavior, condition, or activity
• Remains alert and attentive at all times, intervening only within the scope of the role to support patient safety and immediately notifying the RN of any concerns or unsafe behaviors
• Implements established patient safety interventions and follows individualized safety plans as directed by the RN
• Accurately documents required patient observations, interventions, patient responses and other assigned activities in accordance with hospital policy and established procedures
• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families, guests and other members of the care team to promote a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment
• Demonstrates professionalism by protecting patient privacy and confidentiality and respecting the rights, dignity, and individual needs of patients and families
• Provides a calm, supportive, and therapeutic presence while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
• Participates in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized patient care environment

Skills and abilities

• Maintains regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
• Strong observation skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or rapidly changing situations
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
• Follows verbal and written instructions, hospital policies, procedures and established safety protocols
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), if indicated

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Organization approved workplace violence training required or obtained by the last day of the month after 90 day grace period

Preferred

• Healthcare experience preferred

Physical requirements

• Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
• Requires frequent use of computer and/or phone and requires manual dexterity
• Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations
• Ability to maintain continuous visual observation of patients for extended periods

Compensation Grade: UFCW Compensation Grade Profile: U024