Patient Safety technician Continuous Video Monitoring FT Nights
Patient Safety technician Continuous Video Monitoring FT Nights
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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 Registered Nurse the employee provides care including but not limited to activities of daily 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 therapeuticmilieu 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 orchanges in patient status. Uses therapeutic communication skills wheninteracting with patients and families. Provides physical emotional andprotective care for patients consistent with treatment plan. Provides inputaround 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 to patient trends advances and deviations from the plan of care.
- Discusses patient care trajectory (improvement and/or decline) with the interdisciplinary team. Transfers knowledge in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) per policy.
Other Duties as applied
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
- Positions in Neurodiagnostics will require completion of LTM 100 course
- 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
