Patient Safety Assistant - House Operations Unit -Nights

JPS Health Network • Fort Worth, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) helps maintain a safe environment for patients identified as being at risk of self-injury, falls, or behavioral impairment. The role supports compliance with JPS Health Network policies and procedures and Joint Commission accreditation standards. This is a full-time, hourly position in the House Operations Unit at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, working nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

• Current JPS-recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, maintained throughout employment.
• Complete Therapeutic Options within 90 days of hire if working in Behavioral Health or the Emergency Department.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Some work experience (less than 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Observe and monitor patients identified as being at risk for self-injury, falls, or behavioral impairment.
• Notify the patient’s nurse when a patient displays behavior suggesting they may harm themselves or others, or when they cannot use the call light and request assistance.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Obtain and report vital signs and intake and output to the primary nurse.
• Document patient behavior during the assigned shift according to District policy 910-032, using required forms or reporting systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed