Patient Safety Attendant - Senior

Luminis Health • Annapolis, MD

2h • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct monitoring of patients to ensure safety via continuous observation using the AvaSys Telesitter System or directly in-person. Promotes patient safety in all aspects of job and upholds standards of privacy, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Basic computer proficiency

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a hospital environment
• Previous clinical experience
• Previous direct patient care experience
• Certification preferred (Nurse Assistant/Medical Assistant)
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff
• Knowledge of the Epic patient record
• Efficiency in multitasking and ability to prioritize simultaneous situations

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient safety and security while remaining alert, attentive, and distraction-free at all times; observes patient behavior and reports inappropriate and non-compliant behavior as necessary to the appropriate staff.
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the AvaSys TeleSitter Solution software, including the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the appropriate observation to patients requiring telesitter monitoring.
• Maintains visual observation at all times. Verbally redirects patients in-person or over digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room. Immediately summons nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
• Accurately and consistently completes all required, time-sensitive documentation.
• Participates in report with on-coming staff when arriving for shift and upon completion of shift, utilizing standard handoff formats. Reviews pertinent information and behaviors with appropriate nursing staff as part of report.
• Provides patient with explanations as necessary but does not counsel or provide opinions. Maintains patient dignity and privacy, treating all patients in an age and culturally appropriate manner.
• Provides floor staff with information in a timely fashion when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others. Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.
• Assures patient environment safety. Removes or coordinates removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to appropriate staff members.
• Demonstrates safe work practice and attitude, follows safety rules, works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors, and participates in organizational and department safety programs.
• Participates in regular training and education sessions for skill and competency development.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

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