Patient Safety Attendant FT Nights Resource Pool

Trinity Health•Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers. As a Patient Safety Attendant at MercyOne, you will support the provision of a safe environment for patients by providing continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. First line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors and notifies professional staff of the patient's needs and/or alerts them in case of an emergency. Documents on observation flow sheet and assist licensed nursing staff with cares as delegated and identified on the Safety Attendant information sheet.

Requirements

Proof of completion of Dependent Adult and Child Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma preferred.
Previous work in a hospital or a college student in medical discipline helpful

Responsibilities

Always maintains visual observation.
Verbally redirects patient in person or over digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room.
Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the appropriate care to patient population based on the patients individualized treatment plan as delegated by the RN.
Collecting verbal report, updated/accurate information form and observation record from licensed nurse before assuming observation care of the patient.
Ensures Safety Attendant Information Sheet is completed and appropriate for each assignment.
Documents every 15-30 minutes, as appropriate, on Observation Flow Sheet.
Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment.
Informs nurse prior to leaving monitoring station for any reason so that relief may be provided to ensure constant patient observation.