Patient Safety Assistant - FT Days

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

11d•$16 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) provides continuous observation of patients who require close monitoring due to medical, behavioral, or safety concerns. Working under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), the PSA promotes a safe environment by maintaining constant observation, identifying and communicating changes in patient behavior or condition, and supporting established safety interventions. The PSA helps ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and staff while adhering to Bay Area Hospital’s mission, vision, values, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Organization approved workplace violence training required or obtained by the last day of the month after 90 day grace period.
Maintains regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
Strong observation skills and attention to detail
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or rapidly changing situations
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
Follows verbal and written instructions, hospital policies, procedures and established safety protocols
Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), if indicated
Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
Requires frequent use of computer and/or phone and requires manual dexterity
Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations
Ability to maintain continuous visual observation of patients for extended periods

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides continuous, uninterrupted observation of assigned patients requiring close monitoring
Maintains a safe environment by conducting room safety checks, identifying potential hazards, and promptly notifying the RN of safety concerns or changes in the patient’s behavior, condition, or activity
Remains alert and attentive at all times, intervening only within the scope of the role to support patient safety and immediately notifying the RN of any concerns or unsafe behaviors
Implements established patient safety interventions and follows individualized safety plans as directed by the RN
Accurately documents required patient observations, interventions, patient responses and other assigned activities in accordance with hospital policy and established procedures
Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families, guests and other members of the care team to promote a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment
Demonstrates professionalism by protecting patient privacy and confidentiality and respecting the rights, dignity, and individual needs of patients and families
Provides a calm, supportive, and therapeutic presence while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
Participates in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized patient care environment
Performs other duties within the scope of the PSA role as assigned