Patient Safety Assistant- LNA Float Pool- Per Diem

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

24d

About The Position

The Patient Safety Attendant provides focused monitoring for patients who require an increased level of observation. Monitoring may be conducted through direct 1:1 visual observation, continuous visual observation, or camera monitoring. The attendant promotes and maintains a safe environment, alerts clinical staff to safety concerns, and may engage patients in therapeutic activities. This position is in the LNA Float Pool and is per diem.

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 patient safety in accordance with facility policies and procedures for patients requiring an increased level of observation.
• 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 while maintaining observation.
• Discuss appropriate conversation guidelines and patient activities with the assigned nurse.
• Stay with and/or observe the patient as the primary responsibility and assure the patient's safety.
• Avoid activities that could distract from patient observation, including 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 starting 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, and vendor discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED