Patient Safety Assistant- LNA Float Pool- Per Diem

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

24d

About The Position

The Patient Safety Attendant monitors patient safety through direct 1:1 visual monitoring, continuous visual observation, or camera monitoring for patients who require an increased level of observation. The role promotes and maintains a safe environment and alerts clinical staff to patient safety issues. The attendant may also engage patients in therapeutic activities.

This position is part of the adult inpatient PSA Float Team at Elliot Hospital, a 296-bed acute care facility. The attendant may accompany patients to diagnostic testing and procedures while maintaining observation, and reports relevant patient behavior and safety concerns to clinical staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete CPI within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a health care setting performing similar functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain visual observation of patients requiring increased observation, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and respect toward patients, families, and significant others.
• Maintain and document frequent safety observation checks.
• Identify and report patient safety concerns to clinical staff.
• When assigned to 1:1 observation, remain with the patient until relieved by another staff member.
• Accompany patients to diagnostic testing and procedures and maintain observation during them.
• Discuss appropriate conversation and activities with the assigned nurse.
• Keep the primary focus on observing the patient and assuring their safety.
• Avoid activities that distract from patient observation, such as reading, studying, socializing, using a personal telephone, or watching television.
• Report patient behavior details to the assigned RN as needed and to oncoming relief staff at the end of the shift.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning the first of the month following the start date.
• Accrued Earned Time.
• 403(b) with matching, fully vested, and discretionary annual core contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per year for full-time-coded employees working over 30 hours per week.
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000.
• Sign-on bonus eligibility.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal services.
• Vendor discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED