Patient Safety Attendant - Staffing Office, Full Time, Night

Mary Washington Healthcare • Fredericksburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the RN, this position performs companionship duties for hospitalized patients to ensure patient safety. The Patient Safety Attendant is responsible for staying with a patient for the duration of their assignment, promoting positive relationships with patients, families, 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.
• Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands
• Frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, and sitting
• Occasional (0-33% of workday) bending, stooping, and squatting
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.
• Auditory and visual skills to include color determination.
• Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
• Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.
• Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

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, including 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, maintaining 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.

What This Job Offers

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