Patient Safety Assistant-1

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

48d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview: Job Description Summary: Provides direct observation of patients placed on Suicide/Self Destructive Behavior or other patients requiring constant attendance, in order to provide maximum protection of both patients and staff. Job Description: Essential Functions: 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 15-minute 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 age-appropriate 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. Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: 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" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
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 self-control 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.
OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Hot Temperatures, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Working at Heights, Working Outdoors
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 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: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Nice To Haves

Experience in Behavioral Health setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

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 15-minute 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 age-appropriate 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.