Patient Safety Attendant - Staffing Office/Float Pool, PRN, Days

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

About the role

Under the direction of the RN, this position performs companionship duties for hospitalized patients to ensure patient safety. The role involves staying with a patient for the duration of the assignment and promoting positive relationships with patients, families, and hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe the patient’s activity and behavior to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
• Communicate regularly with the RN and report changes in patient condition, problems, concerns, and/or visual observations, including behaviors that could result in harm to self or others.
• Obtain vital signs and communicate findings to the RN, as requested.
• Assist patients with hygiene needs as appropriate.
• Assist the RN/CNA with linen changes and repositioning the patient.
• Support the RN with accurate measurement and reporting of intake.
• Assist the patient with nourishment/meals.
• Maintain the patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
• Accompany patients to medical procedures and tests, maintaining observation during the procedures.
• Ensure coverage by the RN or designee prior to leaving the patient unattended.
• Document duties performed in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand written orders.
• Ability to write reports in English.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.

Physical Requirements

• Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands.
• Frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, and sitting.
• Occasional (0-33% of workday) bending, stooping, and squatting.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.
• Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.

Mental Requirements

• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Effective communication and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
• Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements

• Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.
• Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Mary Washington Healthcare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants for employment or associates.

Pay

$17.00 - $17.00 per hour.