PATIENT SAFETY TECH – FLOAT NIGHTS

About the role

Under the direction of the RN Team Lead or Clinical Nurse Administrator (CNA), the Patient Safety Technician–Float works as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team providing efficient and appropriate assistance with select patient and unit needs. The PST–Float also performs a variety of clerical duties and tasks to maintain a well-supplied, safe, and clean patient unit.

Responsibilities

• Immediately reports any observed changes in a patient’s behavior or condition to the primary nurse.
• Informs the RN/LPN of any patient complaints related to their health.
• Calls the appropriate emergency code if needed.
• Performs patient assistance activities related to ambulation and safe mobilization, including assisting patients out of and returning to bed/chair primarily for bathroom needs (when monitoring only one patient).
• Conducts regular room safety sweeps and removes potentially hazardous items.
• Monitors applied restraints to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Assists staff with dressing/undressing patients and securing clothes and belongings per company standards.
• Assists with delivery and setup of meal trays.
• Maintains a professional and safe appearance; does not wear items around the neck that could be used as a weapon.
• Documents observations, including restraints, in the medical record as instructed and within designated timeframes.
• Ensures patient confidentiality and refrains from discussing patient information outside the care team.
• Communicates professionally and empathetically with patients, listening to and acknowledging complaints and referring them to the nurse.
• Does not bring personal items such as phones, food, books, or magazines into patient rooms.
• Maintains infection prevention standards during all activities.
• Maintains personal and professional boundaries, including refraining from sharing personal information.
• Answers call lights and secures appropriate resources to address patient needs.
• Performs hourly rounding for patient experience and safety checks per unit standard.
• Stocks equipment and supplies, monitoring for expired items.
• Transports patients within the hospital as needed.
• Answers telephones and completes other clerical duties as assigned.
• Assists with maintenance of overall unit organization and cleanliness.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• At least 18 years old.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with excellent organizational, customer service, and prioritization skills.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• CPR certification within 3 months of hire.
• Compliance with OSHA Category I standards (tasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues).

Physical Demands

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Talking or Hearing
• Lifting or exerting force up to 30 pounds

Work Environment

• Quiet to moderate noise levels typical of an office environment.