Patient Safety Attendant

Central Maine Healthcare•Lewiston, ME

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application! Responsibilities Position Summary: The patient safety attendant is an employee of CMMF. Under the supervision of an RN, the Patient safety attendant provides direct observation of a patient at risk for safety. The Patient safety attendant performs duties in accordance with performance standards established for the job and appropriate to the position. In addition, the Patient safety attendant conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission and Values of CMMF.

Requirements

The ability to communicate effectively and understand specific instructions is required.
Knowledge of safe body mechanics and the environment of the hospital are required.
Sufficient interpersonal skills to interact with staff and patients are required
Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards
Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.

Nice To Haves

Heart saver Certification preferred but not required.
High School graduate or equivalent preferred but not required.
Additional languages preferred.
Basic computer knowledge preferred.
Basic Cardiac Life Support preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicates in a clear and concise manner to the Coordinator/Charge Nurse on the floor.
Communicates in a clear and concise manner to RNs
Works with the Coordinator/Nurse to assign breaks and meal time.
Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care to the age groups served.
Reports patient complaint of pain to supervising RN.
Observes patient's mental and physical conditions, reports any changes to supervising RN.
Transports patients to various departments for ordered tests/procedures.
Treats patient and families with respect and dignity.
Demonstrates the ability to function under stressful situations.
Ensures environment that optimizes patient safety.
Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
Documentation meets current standards and policies after completion of educational requirements as defined by manager.
Attends in-service education programs, as assigned, to learn new, activities, alternative techniques, developmental skills, etc.
Customer Service: Interacts with all individuals in a consistent manner, providing attention, support, and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service.