Patient Safety Associate

About the Role

Under the supervision of an RN, provides close, continuous observation of patients who may be at risk for adverse events such as falls, self-injury, or harm to others. Assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment and helps with activities of daily living when patient needs do not predictably lead to adverse health consequences.

Responsibilities

• Obtains verbal report from the patient’s nurse to include information regarding the patient’s identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers, and any special considerations (NPO, bed alarms, etc.).
• Positions self in patient room at bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient.
• Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse.
• Obtains instruction from nurse regarding ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection of patient if needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Completion of a nursing assistant program (preferred).
• One year of related experience.

Schedule

• Part-time
• Daily work times: 1500–2330
• Hours per pay period: 40
• On-call: No
• Weekends: Yes