Patient Safety Associate
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 helps maintain a safe and clean environment and assists patients with activities of daily living unless their needs make adverse health consequences predictable. The associate receives information from the patient’s nurse about identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers, and special considerations. The associate remains positioned at the patient’s bedside to maintain constant visual observation and follows nursing instructions regarding ambulation limitations and redirection.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a nursing assistant program.
- One year of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Obtain a verbal report from the patient’s nurse, including identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers, and special considerations such as NPO status or bed alarms.
- Maintain constant visual observation by positioning at the patient’s bedside; do not leave the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse.
- Obtain instructions from the nurse regarding 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 when their needs do not make adverse health consequences predictable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
