Safety Specialist Emergency Room Per Diem Variable Shifts
Safety Specialist Emergency Room Per Diem Variable Shifts
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Job Description
Overview
Hours: Per Diem Variable Shifts
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Director/Manager or designee the Safety Specialist functions in accordance with established standards of care standards of practice and policies and procedures for nursing service. Responsible for monitoring and assisting patients as well as assuring patient safety as part of the Multidisciplinary Team.
Responsibilities
- Works together with departmental and healthcare teams to complete assignments.
- Maintains a clean and comfortable environment for patients and visitors.
- Prevents potential safety hazards from occurring by removing or arranging for the removal of safety hazards from the environment immediately.
- Prioritizes and reprioritizes work based on the changing needs of the customers.
- Ensures the safety of patients in the milieu.
- Performs patient checks and documents the whereabouts of all patients every thirty minutes or more frequently if requested.
- Accounts for all patients locked belongings and sharps ensuring they are signed out and back in by the end of the shift.
- Greets and directs patients visitors and hospital personnel.
- Responds to patient and visitor needs as well as provides information and refers matters of concern to staff.
- Provides input and patient information to the team that contributes to the safety needs development and implementation of the patient care plan.
- Delivers trays to patients and monitors patient meals.
- Assists patients in completing menus and obtaining additional nutritional needs.
- Provides specialized suicide watch to patients needing it to ensure their safety.
- Maintains and promotes therapeutic milieu to enhance patients care of plan and treatment.
- Encourages patient conversations participation in therapy and interpatient relationships while observing behaviors.
- Acts as a liaison between patients and staff by providing information on patient behaviors to ensure patient safety as well as enhance care planning and treatment.
Qualifications
- High School Graduate or equivalent preferred
- CNA EMT Security experience preferred
- AHABLS CPR required or obtained within 60 days of hire
- Experience with behavioral health patients in inpatient and outpatient settings preferred.
- Experience with patient care and a desire to work on a Mental Health Unit or other units as needed
- Willingness to do limited hands on care required
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Grant
