32/E Patient Safety Assistant - Emergency Department

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Plymouth, MN

5d•$18 - $28

About The Position

The Patient Safety Assistant works under the general management and supervision of the Nurse Manager and/or the direction of the Registered Nurse. The role supports patient safety and care in the Emergency Department through direct observation, environmental safety, patient transport, equipment cleaning, documentation, and communication with nursing staff. The position is 32 hours per week, scheduled 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or enrollment in and near completion of a High School Health Sciences program.
Current Basic Life Support certification required within three months of hire.
Complete hospital-approved de-escalation training during unit-based orientation.
Ability to meet the role’s physical and sensory demands, including frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking, and lifting over 10 pounds; occasional stair climbing, lifting 50–100 pounds, and sitting; constant use of hearing, sight, and speech; frequent use of smell and touch; frequent keyboard and telephone use; and constant concentration and problem solving.

Responsibilities

Maintain direct and continuous observation of a patient from no greater than arm’s length away.
Participate in patient rounding as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Ensure environmental safety for the patient.
Answer call lights and direct patient care issues to the Registered Nurse.
Restock department supplies and precautions stations.
Transport patients within the department and to in-hospital locations as needed.
Clean patient equipment according to the designated process.
Complete patient safety sitter competency requirements.
Complete all required patient-care documentation.
Communicate any changes in patient behavior to the Registered Nurse.
Participate as directed in unit-specific quality improvement studies and activities.
Consider patients’ cultural beliefs and practices when providing care and use interpreter services for patients with limited English proficiency.
Perform duties in accordance with applicable safety laws, rules, and regulations and established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Maintain current Basic Life Support certification within three months of hire.
Complete hospital-approved de-escalation training during unit-based orientation.