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

Concord Hospital Health System•Laconia, NH

43d•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.

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

Nice To Haves

Sensitivity and respect for the patient, family and/or significant other(s)
A calm, confident manner.
Good communication, listening and observation skills.

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. The usage of cell phones, laptops, books, etc. is strictly prohibited.
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
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.
Identifies risks such as falls or self-harm and promptly alerts the team to intervene early.
When assigned to the 1:1 observation of a patient, does not leave the patient until relieved by another staff person; never leaves the patient unattended unless directed by the nurse.
Documents all pertinent information
Adheres to hospital policies including but not limited to bed/chair alarms, fall prevention, delirium and safe patient handling
Maintains infection prevention standards
Collaborates closely with the healthcare team to foster a culture of compassion, respect and teamwork
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