Patient Safety Assistant

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital • Plattsburgh, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

A Patient Safety Assistant monitors assigned patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role provides constant observation to patients who may be at risk of harming themselves or acting unsafely, and offers hands-on, in-the-moment assistance to patients and staff when needed. Patient Safety Assistants are expected to communicate and document accurately and promptly, contribute to a harmonious, team-oriented, customer-friendly environment, and function competently in a computerized medical setting. This is a bargaining union position.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent work experience, including the ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
• Meet pre-employment screening and physical requirements.
• Successfully complete Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations (PMCS) training within the orientation/probation period.
• Demonstrate competency in CPR and the Heimlich maneuver.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently, handle interruptions, take direction, and prioritize.
• Ability to work well as a team member.
• High level of sensitivity and interpersonal skills, with effective verbal communication skills.
• Training and competency in attending to the special needs and behaviors appropriate to the age of patients for whom care is being provided, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a medical or clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Provide constant observation to patients who may be at risk of harming themselves or acting in an unsafe manner.
• Provide hands-on, in-the-moment assistance to patients and other staff members when needed.
• Communicate and document information accurately and promptly.
• Maintain a harmonious, team-oriented, customer-friendly environment.
• Attend to special needs and behaviors appropriate to the age of patients for whom care is being provided, as applicable.

What This Job Offers

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