32/N Patient Safety Assistant - Emergency Department

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Plymouth, MN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Patient Safety Assistant in the Emergency Department, working 32 hours per week, specifically from 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with an every other weekend commitment and a holiday rotation. The role involves direct and continuous observation of patients, participating in patient rounding, ensuring environmental safety, answering call lights, restocking supplies, transporting patients, cleaning equipment, completing competency and documentation, and communicating patient behavior changes to the Registered Nurse. The assistant will also be involved in quality improvement studies and activities, consider cultural beliefs, and utilize interpreter services when needed. All duties must comply with safety laws, regulations, and hospital policies. Beth Israel Lahey Health emphasizes making a difference in people's lives and fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, innovation, and belonging, offering comprehensive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED/or enrolled and near completion of High School Health Sciences program
Basic Life Support current certification required within 3 months of hire
Completes Hospital approved de-escalation training during unit based orientation
Vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment

Responsibilities

Direct and continuous observation of patient at a distance no greater than arm’s length from patient
Participates in patient rounding as and when directed by the Registered Nurse
Ensures environmental safety for patient
Answers call lights and ensures patient care issues are directed to the Registered Nurse
Restocking department supplies and precautions stations
Transports patients within the department and to in-hospital locations as needed
Clean patient equipment following the designated process
Completes patient safety sitter competency
Completes all required documentation for patient care
Communicates any and all changes in patient behavior to the Registered Nurse
Involved as directed with quality improvement studies and activities specific to the unit
Considers specific cultural beliefs and practices when caring for patients
Utilizes interpreter services for patients with limited English proficiency
Performs all duties in accordance with safety and other laws, rules and regulations as set forth by appropriate regulatory and governmental agencies and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policy and procedure