Patient Safety Attendant- Flagstaff Medical Center

Northern Arizona Healthcare•Flagstaff, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Safety Attendant, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, is responsible for providing generalized support services in accordance with the Nursing Plan of Care and Medical/Surgical Standards of Care and Practice. The role requires adherence to all policies and procedures of Northern Arizona Healthcare. The attendant performs other duties as assigned or directed that are within the scope and abilities of their training. The PSA may interact with patients and/or families across all age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
BLS (American Heart Association)
Fingerprint Clearance Card application number - Required upon hire
Fingerprint Clearance Card - Required within 90 days of hire
Understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.

Responsibilities

Communicates patient/family needs and/or concerns to the collaborative healthcare team.
Assists with ambulation of stable patients, if appropriate, under the direction/supervision of the RN.
Uses an interactive approach to keep patients safe and occupied (i.e. play cards, read books, write notes, etc.).
Receives and assists in the setup of patient food trays and snacks under the direct supervision of the RN.
Receives report from RN and/or off-going patient safety attendant at the start of shift.
Gives report to RN and oncoming patient safety attendant before relinquishing responsibilities.
Keeps RN informed of any changes in patient behaviors/status.
Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.
Ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame.
Ensure the rooms to which you are assigned are kept clean, comfortable and safe for the patient and families.
Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the VigiLanz tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.