Patient Safety Attendant- OALH ED- PRN
About the role
This job works collaboratively with a licensed nurse and Patient Care Technicians under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to maintain patient safety and provide for the delivery of basic patient care.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area.
- Affords assistance with the plan of care as delegated by the staff nurse/department lead within the scope of practice.
- Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educations, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in the assigned area.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families and MDT.
- Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
This job requires good communication skills and ability to communicate therapeutically with psychiatric and mentally ill patients. Ability to use independent judgment to monitor and respond to patient related changes in condition. Strong interpersonal skills. Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Qualifications
Education Required - High school diploma or equivalent. Work Experience Required - None. Preferred - Prior Experience With Psychiatric Environment. Experience with computer data entry.
Skills
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training to be obtained prior to independent patient care. Current certification as a Nursing Assistant is required for those employed in Skilled Nursing Facilities/Units or areas where they provide Patient Care Tech duties.
Benefits
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