Patient Safety Aide - Part Time - Flexible - Mental Health

Riverside Hospital • Hampton, VA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Safety Aide reports to the Nurse Manager and works under the direct supervision of the RN taking care of the assigned patient. The job duties include providing safety of this patient at all times by observing patient activities and reporting unsafe behaviors.

Requirements

• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)
• First Aid - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)
• Certified Crisis Prevention (CPI) - The Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) within in 15 days of hire (Required)
• Weekend Shifts
• Irregular Shifts

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year Behavioral Health

Responsibilities

• Sits in the assigned patient's room, to observe the patient to ensure the patient causes no harm to themselves, or others.
• Specifically ensures the patient does not attempt suicide, fall, injure self, or leaves the hospital against medical advice.
• Promotes team work by working effectively as a team member as well as independently.
• Seeks assistance as needed.
• Consistently keeps team informed of changes as they arise, working closely with all team members to provide quality care and customer service.
• Provides exceptional customer service to all patients/customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees