24/N Patient Safety Assistant - Emergency Department

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Plymouth, MN

5d•$18 - $28

About The Position

The Patient Safety Assistant works in the Emergency Department under the general management and supervision of the Nurse Manager and/or at the direction of the Registered Nurse. The role supports patient safety through continuous close observation, patient rounding, environmental safety checks, communication with nursing staff, and a range of patient-care and department-support activities. The position is 24 hours per week, with a scheduled shift of 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and rotating weekends and holidays. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, or enrollment and near completion of a High School Health Sciences program. Current Basic Life Support certification is required within three months of hire, and hospital-approved de-escalation training is completed during unit-based orientation. The position requires frequent physical activity and constant concentration and problem solving. The listed base hourly pay range is $17.69–$28.22, with compensation governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Staff are required to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or enrollment and near completion of a High School Health Sciences program.
Current Basic Life Support certification required within three months of hire.
Complete hospital-approved de-escalation training during unit-based orientation.
Influenza vaccination is required as a condition of employment.
Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the role, including frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking, and lifting over 10 pounds; occasional climbing stairs and lifting 50–100 pounds; constant use of hearing, sight, and speech; frequent use of smell and touch; and frequent keyboard and telephone use.
Constant concentration and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

Directly and continuously observe the patient from no greater than arm’s length.
Participate in patient rounding as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Ensure environmental safety for the patient.
Answer call lights and direct patient-care issues to the Registered Nurse.
Restock department supplies and precautions stations.
Transport patients within the department and to in-hospital locations as needed.
Clean patient equipment according to the designated process.
Complete the patient safety sitter competency.
Complete all required patient-care documentation.
Communicate any changes in patient behavior to the Registered Nurse.
Participate as directed in unit-specific quality improvement studies and activities.
Consider patients’ cultural beliefs and practices when providing care, and use interpreter services for patients with limited English proficiency.
Perform duties in accordance with applicable safety laws, rules, regulations, and departmental and hospital policies and procedures.