Patient Safety Assistant- Nursing Unit C5A AW

Hiring evenings and nights at this time. Part time and full time positions available.

• Performs regular checks of the patient environment to maintain safety and observes patient for behaviors.
• Provides alert observation through sitting as a 1:1 supervision in patient room; camera monitoring 7 or more patients at one time or completing every 15minute safety checks for 4 or more patients. Participates in unit conferences as requested.
• Receives assignment and handoff from charge nurse or nurse in charge of patient prior to entering patient room. Completes required charting or paperwork. Assists with Admission & Discharge Process as directed by unit RN.
• Completes unit/room orientation; reinforces information given to patients. Assists with activities of daily living according to practitioner order. Always accompanies patient when out of the room and does not leave a patient unattended.
• Provides ageappropriate interaction encouragement support and reinforces positive behavior with a calm approach as well as reinforcing behavior/safety plan when appropriate.
• Acts as a preceptor of orientation and training of other Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) staff.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by performing frequent environmental checks to ensure patient and staff safety.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

(not specified)

• Current CPR certification BLS for Healthcare Provider required.
• Maintains crisis management training as designated by NCH.

• Must possess good communication skills.
• Must be able to exercise selfcontrol in potentially volatile situations such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner.
• Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise conversation and foot traffic.
• Must be flexible and not easily frustrated in dealing with differences of opinion.
• Demonstrates promptness and consistency in meeting scheduled work commitments.

Experience in Behavioral Health setting preferred.

OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Climb stairs/ladder Cold Temperatures Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Hot Temperatures Interpreting Data Lifting / Carrying: 1120 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 2140 lbs Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 4160 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 61100 lbs Working at Heights Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Loud Noises Pushing / Pulling: 025 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 2640 lbs Reaching above shoulder Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Computer skills Decision Making Depth perception Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Lifting / Carrying: 010 lbs Peripheral vision Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Sitting Standing Walking

Crisis Management Training.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet