Patient Safety Attendant | Part time: 24 hours | Rotating Shift | Laconia/Franklin

Concord Hospital•Laconia, NH

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, LPN, or Paramedic, the Patient Safety Attendant is responsible for providing 1:1 monitoring with continuous visual observation (either in-person or on a video monitor) for adult or pediatric behavioral health patients or patients at risk for suicide, falls risk, altered mental status, and delirium. The role will focus on providing a safe and comfortable environment for those patients at risk of harming themselves or those with altered mental status. The Patient Safety Attendant will be able to demonstrate sensitivity and respect for the patient, family, and/or significant other(s), maintain a calm and confident manner, identify risks such as falls or self-harm and promptly alert the team to intervene early, and possess good communication, listening, and observation skills. When assigned to 1:1 observation, the attendant must not leave the patient until relieved by another staff person and never leave the patient unattended unless directed by the nurse. The role involves documenting all pertinent information, adhering to hospital policies (including bed/chair alarms, fall prevention, delirium, and safe patient handling), maintaining infection prevention standards, collaborating closely with the healthcare team, supporting the organization’s continuous quality improvement program, recognizing and responding appropriately to patient emergencies, and assisting in preparing meal trays and with ambulation and mobilization activities as directed. The position requires availability to work shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
Demonstrates ability to perform as a team member and effective communicator.
Must be 18 Years of age or older
American Heart Association Heart Saver within 6 months of hire
Management of Aggressive Behavior within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

Communicates with patients and significant others in a respectful manner.
Orients patient and/or significant other(s) to situation and surroundings.
Documents care provided and reports to the RN observations of patient’s physical, social and mental status.
Maintains appropriate boundaries with patients.
Always ensures continuous supervision of patients.
Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
Adheres to relevant policies, procedures and standards.
Assists patients with basic needs such as ordering meals, eating, mobility and bathroom assistance for appropriate patients.
Provides 1:1 monitoring with continuous visual observation for patients at risk.
Identifies risks such as falls or self-harm and promptly alerts the team.
Documents all pertinent information.
Maintains infection prevention standards.
Collaborates closely with the healthcare team.
Supports and participates in the organization’s continuous quality improvement program.
Recognizes a patient emergency and respond appropriately.
Assist in preparing patient meal tray for patients as directed by the RN.
Assist with ambulation and mobilization activities for those patients that are independent.