Patient Safety Companion ER

Saginaw Valley State University • Midland, MI

44d • Onsite

About The Position

Summary The Patient Safety Sitter is a temporary entry-level position. The position exists to provide observation for the patient who requires close continuous observation for protection from harm. Employees will report directly to a unit or department leader and the director provides high level oversight.

Requirements

• Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support
• Equivalent Experience: Within 3 months of hire or transfer
• Qualification Source: AHA
• Essential: true
• Credential:TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt
• Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)
• Essential: true
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Essential: true
• Computer experience required.
• Good organizational skills, a team player and ability to work under high pressure.
• Ability to exercise good judgement.
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Responsibilities

• (25%) As directed by the RN: provides stand by assistance during patient ambulation, accompanies the patient when being transported to other departments; assists the patient with tasks that aren't required to be performed by the RN or Patient Care Technician such as assisting with meals if directed by RN.
• (25%) Maintains a calm, clean, and safe environment. Follows the appropriate level of safety precautions and PPE utilization while observing the patient. Maintains confidentiality.
• (20%) Documents observations accurately and timely as directed by the RN.
• (20%) Immediately communicates significant information to the RN such as changes in the patient's behavior or condition. Follows emergency procedures in the event of any emergency situation such as an accident, injury, or significant change in the patient's condition.
• (10%) Remains awake, alert, calm, and professional, staying in constant view of the patient at all times and focused on the patient at all times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees