Patient Safety technician Continuous Video Monitoring PT Days
Patient Safety technician Continuous Video Monitoring PT Days
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Job Description
Department Overview
The Patient Safety Technician (PST) provides continuous care for patients at risk for injury due to; delirium changes in mental status psychiatric or behavioral comorbidities. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse the PST promotes a therapeutic environment for patients while assisting with planning implementing monitoring and documenting treatment activities of vulnerable patients in the inpatient setting through video monitoring and direct 1:1 patient care.
Function/Duties of Position
Patient Care/Patient Safety Attendant (PSA):
- Per assignment of RegisteredNurse the employee provides care including but not limited to activities ofdaily living diversional activities collecting patient data monitoring forsymptoms of increased risk assist with transportation comfort measuresenvironmental safety milieu observation and assists with discharge ofpatient reinforcing assigned teaching.
Behavior Intervention:
- Actively participates in providing a therapeutic milieu in order to engage patients in treatment. Participates in milieu safety inspections. Communicates with RN and other care team membersregarding patient interactions observations and noticeable problems or changes in patient status. Uses therapeutic communication skills wheninteracting with patients and families. Provides physical emotional and protective care for patients consistent with treatment plan. Provides input around safety recommendations and interventions.
Patient Video Monitoring:
- Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the continuous video monitoring software. Maintains constant visual observation at all times. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2way audio device located in a patients room. Notifies the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance is exhibiting symptoms RN requests report of or is at imminent risk of injury or distress. Documents interactions within the electronic health record.
Communication:
- Communicates directly with Registered Nurses related topatient trends advances and deviations from the plan of care. Discussespatient care trajectory (improvement and/or decline) with theinterdisciplinary team. Transfers knowledge in the Electronic Health Record(EHR) per policy.
Miscellaneous:
Collects and tracks daily data/metrics understands andadheres to Daily Management Systems and provides break coverage to inhouse PSTs. Understands their role and complies with OHSU policiespertinent to this role:
- Clinical Violence Alerts and Clinical Violence Risk Assessment
- Code Green
- Continuous Video Monitoring for Patient Safety
- Hospital Holds for Treatment of Mental Illness
- Medical Hold for NonMental Health Patients
- Patient Personal Property
- Patient Safety Attendant Policy and Procedure for Use of
- Pediatric Behavioral Health Safety Protocol
- Restraint and Seclusion Use of
- Safety Searches
- Suicide risk screen and safety interventions in nonpsychiatric settings
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- BLS required at time of hire
- 1 year experience within the healthcare setting or an equivalent combination of education training and/or experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology
- Demonstrated effective communication skills Demonstrated collaboration and team work skills Ability to sit for long periods of time
Preferred Qualifications
- Oregon CNA license with CNA1 (Acute Care) Certification
Additional Details
Variable schedule every other weekend.
All are welcome
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
