Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) - Staffing Office, PRN, Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the RN, this position performs companionship duties for hospitalized patients to ensure patient safety. This position is responsible for staying with a patient for the duration of their assignment. The position will promote positive relationships with patient/family and hospital staff.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to speak, read, and understand written orders
Ability to write reports in English.
AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.

Responsibilities

Continuously observe the patient’s activity and behavior to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
Communicate on a regular basis with the RN and report changes in patient condition, problems, concerns and/or visual observations. This includes patient behaviors that could result in harm to self or others.
Obtain vital signs and communicate findings to RN, as requested.
Assist patients with hygiene needs as appropriate.
Assist the RN/CNA with linen changes and repositioning the patient.
Support the RN with the accurate measurement and reporting of intake.
Assist the patient with nourishment/meals.
Maintain patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
Accompany patients to medical procedures and tests.
Maintain observation of the patient during the procedures and tests.
Ensure coverage by the RN or designee prior to leaving patient unattended.
Document duties performed in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Performs other duties as assigned.