Patient Safety Assistant Float

St. Charles Health System • Madras, OR

86d • $21 - $26

About The Position

The Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) is responsible for providing constant observation and support to pediatric, adolescent and adult patients who require close monitoring due to medical, behavioral, or safety reasons. The Patient Safety Assistant will work under the direction of an RN to provide constant observation of a patient who is in danger of causing harm to themselves or others if left unattended and facilitate a safe environment for patients and staff. The Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) ensures the patient's safety and comfort while adhering to established protocols and procedures. This position does not directly supervise any other caregivers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification, prior to completion of orientation.
• Code Gray or AVADE Training within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Current Licensure/Certification as a CNA, EMT, or Medical Assistant.
• Completion of training program: EMT, CNA, MA, Paramedic, RN Students: completion of 1st quarter/semester of nursing school.
• Acute health care experience.
• Behavioral health experience.
• Long term care experience.
• Licensed childcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous monitoring by maintaining constant visual observation of an assigned patient to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Remains alert to changes in patient behavior or condition and promptly reports any concerns to the nursing staff or healthcare team.
• Responsible for conducting a room check to ensure potential harmful items are removed from the patient's room.
• Provides assistance with activities of daily living, such as ambulation, toileting, and meal assistance, as needed.
• Interacts with patients of all ages, social, cultural and economic backgrounds with a polite, therapeutic and positive approach.
• Demonstrates and validates adherence to quality and safety as measured and documented in the PSA's competency standards.
• Accurately documents observations, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record according to established procedures and policies.
• Follows safety measures and interventions as instructed, such as de-escalation strategies and room safety protocols.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, safe, efficient, and accurate.
• Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
• Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates a supportive attitude and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
• Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients and families.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity and competence within the organization, as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Pay range: $21.11 - $26.39
• Full-Time position
• Night shift

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED