Patient Safety Assistant - FT Days

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

2d•$17 - $25

About The Position

The Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) provides continuous observation of patients who require close monitoring due to medical, behavioral, or safety concerns. Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the PSA promotes a safe environment by maintaining constant observation, identifying and communicating changes in patient behavior or condition, and supporting established safety interventions. The PSA helps ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and staff while following Bay Area Hospital’s mission, vision, values, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The position requires regular, reliable, and punctual attendance, effective communication, strong observation skills, and the ability to remain composed in stressful or rapidly changing situations. The employee must follow instructions and safety protocols, may need to wear personal protective equipment, and must be able to maintain continuous visual observation for extended periods. Healthcare experience is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Organization-approved workplace violence training, either already completed or obtained by the last day of the month after the 90-day grace period.
Strong observation skills and attention to detail.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or rapidly changing situations.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, hospital policies, procedures, and established safety protocols.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), if indicated.
Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous, uninterrupted observation of assigned patients who require close monitoring.
Conduct room safety checks, identify potential hazards, and promptly notify the RN of safety concerns or changes in patient behavior, condition, or activity.
Remain alert and attentive, intervene only within the scope of the role to support patient safety, and immediately notify the RN of concerns or unsafe behaviors.
Implement established patient safety interventions and follow individualized safety plans as directed by the RN.
Accurately document required observations, interventions, patient responses, and other assigned activities in accordance with hospital policy and procedures.
Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, guests, and care-team members to promote a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment.
Protect patient privacy and confidentiality and respect the rights, dignity, and individual needs of patients and families.
Provide a calm, supportive, therapeutic presence while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient-care environment.
Perform other duties within the scope of the PSA role as assigned.
Support the organization's mission, vision, and values; comply with applicable laws and regulations; and follow the hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program.