Patient Safety Assistant

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct observation of patients placed on Suicide/Self Destructive Behavior or other patients requiring constant attendance, in order to provide maximum protection of both patients and staff. The role involves performing regular checks of the patient environment to maintain safety and observing patient for behaviors. This includes alert observation through sitting as a 1:1 supervision in patient room, camera monitoring 7 or more patients at one time, or completing every 15-minute safety checks for 4 or more patients. The Patient Safety Assistant participates in unit conferences, receives assignments and handoff from the charge nurse or nurse in charge of patient, and completes required charting or paperwork. They assist with admission and discharge processes, unit/room orientation, and reinforce information given to patients. The assistant also helps with activities of daily living according to practitioner orders, always accompanies patients when out of the room, and provides age-appropriate interaction, encouragement, support, and reinforces positive behavior and safety plans. Additionally, the role includes acting as a preceptor for orientation and training of other Patient Safety Assistant staff and assisting in maintaining a safe and clean environment through frequent environmental checks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR certification - BLS for Healthcare Provider
• Maintains crisis management training as designated by NCH
• Must possess good communication skills
• Must be able to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner
• Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic
• Must be flexible and not easily frustrated in dealing with differences of opinion
• Demonstrates promptness and consistency in meeting scheduled work commitments

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Behavioral Health setting

Responsibilities

• Performs regular checks of the patient environment to maintain safety and observes patient for behaviors.
• Provides alert observation through sitting as a 1:1 supervision in patient room; camera monitoring 7 or more patients at one time, or completing every 15-minute safety checks for 4 or more patients.
• Participates in unit conferences as requested.
• Receives assignment and handoff from charge nurse or nurse in charge of patient prior to entering patient room.
• Completes required charting or paperwork.
• Assists with Admission & Discharge Process as directed by unit RN.
• Completes unit/room orientation; reinforces information given to patients.
• Assists with activities of daily living according to practitioner order.
• Always accompanies patient when out of the room and does not leave a patient unattended.
• Provides age-appropriate interaction, encouragement, support, and reinforces positive behavior with a calm approach, as well as reinforcing behavior/safety plan when appropriate.
• Acts as a preceptor of orientation and training of other Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) staff.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by performing frequent environmental checks to ensure patient and staff safety.

Benefits

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices
• Inclusive and equitable environment
• Collaborative Culture
• Opportunity to improve the lives of children
• Chance to use and grow talent to make an impact

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees