Patient Safety Attendant - Staffing Office/Float Pool, Part Time, Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

About The Position

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. Job Summary: Under the direction of the RN this position will perform companionship duties for hospitalized patients to ensure patient safety. This position is responsible for staying with a patient for the duration of their assignment. The position will promote positive relationships with patient/family and hospital staff.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to speak, read, and understand written orders
Ability to write reports in English.
AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, and sitting; occasional (0-33% of workday) bending, stooping, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination.
Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Continuously observe the patient’s activity and behavior to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
Communicate on a regular basis with the RN and report changes in patient condition, problems, concerns and/or visual observations. This includes patient behaviors that could result in harm to self or others.
Obtain vital signs and communicate findings to RN, as requested.
Assist patients with hygiene needs as appropriate.
Assist the RN/CNA with linen changes and repositioning the patient.
Support the RN with the accurate measurement and reporting of intake.
Assist the patient with nourishment/meals.
Maintain patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
Accompany patients to medical procedures and tests.
Maintain observation of the patient during the procedures and tests.
Ensure coverage by the RN or designee prior to leaving patient unattended.
Document duties performed in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Performs other duties as assigned.