24/E 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 at the direction of the Registered Nurse. The role includes continuous, close observation of patients, support for patient safety and care, assistance with department operations, and completion of required documentation and competencies. The assistant 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 policies and procedures.
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.
- Influenza vaccination is required as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Directly and continuously observe patients from no greater than arm’s length away.
- 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 according to 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 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, 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
