Patient Safety Assistant

Parkview Health • Fort Wayne, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) is a paraprofessional member of the patient care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse. The role floats as needed among inpatient units at the Parkview Randallia campus, including Med Surg, Emergency Care, Progressive Care, and ICU departments. The PSA assists with unit clerical activities, supervises and continuously monitors patients to ensure their safety, reports abnormal patient findings to the Registered Nurse, transports patients safely and efficiently to and from clinical units, and performs general housekeeping duties for transport equipment.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent with GED, or currently enrolled high school student at least 17 years old.
• Obtain CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• Interest in the healthcare field.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to walk extensively, including while pushing a wheelchair, cart, or bed.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and assist with 100 pounds.
• Must complete a physical abilities test.

Nice To Haves

• Health care and/or customer service experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with unit clerical activities.
• Provide supervision and continuous monitoring of patients to ensure their safety.
• Report abnormal patient findings to the Registered Nurse.
• Safely and efficiently transport patients to and from clinical units.
• Perform general housekeeping duties for transport equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED