Patient Safety Attendant

Responsibilities

• Communicates patient/family needs and/or concerns to the collaborative healthcare team.
• Ambulates stable patients, if appropriate, under the direction/supervision of the RN.
• Uses an interactive approach to keep patients safe and occupied (e.g., play cards, read books, write notes, etc.).
• Receives and assists in the setup of patient food trays and snacks under the direct supervision of the RN.

Reporting and Documentation

• Receives report from RN and/or off-going patient safety attendant at the start of shift.
• Gives report to RN and oncoming patient safety attendant before relinquishing responsibilities.
• Keeps RN informed of any changes in patient behaviors/status.

Compliance/Safety

• Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
• Ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
• Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
• Ensures rooms to which you are assigned are kept clean, comfortable, and safe for the patient and families.
• Reports any safety-related incidents in a timely fashion through the VigiLanz tool.
• Attends all safety-related training programs.
• Performs work in a safe manner.
• Maintains awareness of the work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.