32/N Patient Safety Assistant - Emergency Department
About The Position
The Patient Safety Assistant works in the Emergency Department under the general management and supervision of the Nurse Manager and/or the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role provides direct and continuous observation of patients from no farther than arm’s length, supports patient safety and care activities, and completes required patient-care documentation. The position also includes department support tasks such as restocking supplies, transporting patients, and cleaning patient equipment according to designated processes. The role considers patients’ cultural beliefs and practices and uses interpreter services for patients with limited English proficiency. All duties must comply with applicable safety laws, regulations, and hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This is a 32-hour-per-week position scheduled from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every other weekend and rotating holidays. Current Basic Life Support certification is required within three months of hire, and hospital-approved de-escalation training is completed during unit-based orientation. The role requires frequent physical activity and constant concentration and problem solving. All staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma, 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.
- 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.
- Constant concentration and problem solving.
- Influenza vaccination is a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and continuous observation of patients from no farther than arm’s length.
- Participate in patient rounding as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Ensure the patient’s environment is safe.
- 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 following the designated process.
- Complete the patient safety sitter competency.
- 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 specific cultural beliefs and practices when caring for patients, and use interpreter services for patients with limited English proficiency.
- Perform duties in accordance with applicable safety laws, rules, regulations, and established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
