Patient Safety Assistant- LNA Float Pool- Per Diem

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Safety Attendant provides focused monitoring for patients who require an increased level of observation. Monitoring may be conducted through direct 1:1 visual monitoring, continuous visual observation, or camera monitoring. The attendant helps promote and maintain a safe environment and alerts clinical staff to patient safety concerns. The role may also involve engaging patients in therapeutic activities.

The position is in the LNA Float Pool at Elliot Hospital, a 296-bed acute care facility. Patient Safety Attendants may accompany patients to diagnostic testing and procedures while maintaining observation. The primary responsibility is to remain with or observe the patient and ensure their safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete CPI within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a health care setting performing similar functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain visual observation of patients who require an increased level of observation, following facility policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and respect toward patients, families, and significant others.
• Maintain and document frequent safety observation checks.
• Identify and report patient safety concerns to clinical staff.
• When assigned to 1:1 observation, remain with the patient until relieved by another staff member.
• Accompany patients to diagnostic testing and procedures and maintain observation during testing or procedures.
• Discuss with the assigned nurse guidelines for conversations or appropriate activities with the patient.
• Avoid activities that would distract from patient observation, including reading, studying, socializing, using a personal telephone, or watching television.
• Report patient behavior details to the assigned RN as needed and to oncoming relief staff at the end of the shift.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting the first of the month following the start date.
• Accrued Earned Time.
• 403(b) with matching, fully vested, and discretionary annual core contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per year for full-time-coded employees working over 30 hours per week.
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000.
• Sign-on bonus eligibility.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal services.
• Vendor discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED