Patient Safety Assitant-1

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

70d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves regular checks of the patient environment to maintain safety and observes patient for behaviors. The assistant provides alert observation through sitting as a 1:1 supervision in patient room, camera monitoring of multiple patients, or completing safety checks. They participate in unit conferences, receive assignments and handoff from the charge nurse, and complete required charting. The role also includes assisting with the admission and discharge process, completing unit/room orientation, reinforcing information given to patients, and assisting with activities of daily living. A key aspect of the role is accompanying patients when out of the room and never leaving a patient unattended. The assistant provides age-appropriate interaction, encouragement, support, and reinforces positive behavior with a calm approach, as well as reinforcing the behavior/safety plan when appropriate. Additionally, this role acts as a preceptor for the orientation and training of other Patient Safety Assistant staff and assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment.

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.

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.