Patient Safety Associate

About the role

Help move health care into the future. At Banner Health we are changing health care to make the experience the best it can be. If that sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today. Susanville is nestled within the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Enjoy four seasons with a host of year-round recreational opportunities. Explore the 2,700 square miles of public lands, with hiking, biking, cross country skiing, horseback riding, hunting, camping and off-road recreation activities. As a Patient Safety Associate, you will be working primarily in the Emergency Department but can be utilized throughout the hospital. Your main goal is to provide a safe environment and offer companionship to those patients who need extra care. If this sounds like the job for you and you like helping people. Located in Susanville in northeast California, Banner Lassen Medical Center offers comprehensive care in a state-of-the-art facility to aid in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses. Our 25-bed medical center has a proud history of providing vital caring to the community since 1883. Though we are a small community hospital, we have invested in the latest medical equipment, including a 124-slice CT scanner, nuclear medicine, MRI, ultrasound, bone density and mammography. The hospital also offers infusion, respiratory therapy and cardiopulmonary services as well as laboratory services, inpatient and outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. Away from work, you'll find that our location at the foot of the scenic Sierra Nevada Mountains offers an unlimited variety of recreational activities, including fishing, camping, golfing, hiking and skiing.

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 instructions 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.
• BLS certification is required within 30 days of start date.
• Mandatory safety, hazardous materials, and infection control in-services will be included in orientation and required on a periodic basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Pay

Estimated Pay Range: $23.00 - $29.90 / hour

Schedule

Work Shift: Varied. This is a per diem opportunity that will work as determined by department needs. Looking for someone who can be flexible working varied schedules and hours.