Patient Safety Assistant- LNA Float Pool- Per Diem

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Safety Attendant provides focused monitoring for patients who require an increased level of observation. Monitoring may involve direct 1:1 visual observation, continuous visual observation, or camera monitoring. The attendant helps promote and maintain a safe environment and alerts clinical staff to patient safety issues. The role may also involve engaging patients in therapeutic activities, as appropriate. The position is part of the LNA Float Pool at Elliot Hospital, a 296-bed acute care facility.

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 patients who require increased observation, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Treat patients, families, and significant others with sensitivity and respect.
• Perform and document frequent safety observation checks.
• Identify and report patient safety concerns to clinical staff.
• For 1:1 observation assignments, remain with the patient until relieved by another staff member.
• Accompany patients to diagnostic testing and procedures while maintaining observation.
• Discuss appropriate conversation and activities with the assigned nurse.
• Keep the primary focus on staying with or observing the patient and assuring their safety; avoid distractions such as reading, studying, socializing, using a personal telephone, or watching television.
• Report patient behavior details to the assigned RN as needed and to 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

• Education Level: High school or GED