Patient Safety Associate

McLaren Health Care • Lapeer, MI

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About The Position

Under the supervision of an RN, the Patient Safety Associate provides close, continuous observation of patients who may be at risk for adverse events, including falls, self-injury, or harm to others. The role assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment and helps patients with activities of daily living unless their needs make adverse health consequences predictable.

The position is in Nursing Administration and works nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with 72 scheduled hours per pay period. The associate obtains patient-care information and instructions from the patient’s nurse, maintains constant visual observation at the bedside, and follows guidance on ambulation limitations and patient redirection.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a nursing assistant program.
• One year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain verbal report from the patient’s nurse about the patient’s identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers, and special considerations such as NPO status or bed alarms.
• Remain positioned at the patient’s bedside to maintain constant visual observation; do not leave the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse.
• Obtain instructions from the nurse about ambulation limitations and how to redirect the patient if needed.
• Assist in providing a safe and clean environment.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living unless their needs make adverse health consequences predictable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED