Patient Safety Associate

About the role

A rewarding career that fits your life. Banner Staffing Services offers a world of opportunities to make an impact on one of the country’s leading health systems. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Staffing Services. Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions offer flexibility in scheduling and are a great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health. As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight to a patient or a group of patients.
• Communicates with the Registered Nurse (RN) upon arrival, departure and as appropriate throughout the shift.
• Receives instruction from the RN regarding expectations and pertinent patient information.
• Ensures the environment is safe and secure at all times.
• Is aware of the patient’s code status and pertinent restrictions and reports any issues or concerns to the RN.
• Follows a plan communicated by the RN when providing support services to patients.
• Communicates the services provided to the patient with the supervisor/Registered Nurse.
• Communicates changes in the patient’s condition, environment or situation to the RN.
• May practice de-escalation techniques and intervene early with approved diversional activities.
• Provides observation, diversion, and communication to ensure a safe environment.
• Provides excellent customer service to a variety of internal and external customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, mandatory safety, hazardous materials, and infection control in-services will be included in orientation and required on a periodic basis.
• Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal and education) is required.

Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible Schedules (select positions)
• Fewer Shifts Cancelled
• Weekly pay