Patient Safety Tech – Float

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital•Brattleboro, VT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Safety Technician-Float works under the direction of the RN Team Lead or Clinical Nurse Administrator as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. The role provides efficient and appropriate assistance with selected patient and unit needs, performs clerical duties, and helps keep patient units well-supplied, safe, and clean. The position is per diem in the Nursing Resource Department in Brattleboro, Vermont, with rotating weekend and holiday schedules.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment.
Excellent organizational, customer service, and prioritization skills.
CPR certification within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Prior healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Report observed changes in a patient's behavior or condition to the primary nurse immediately.
Inform the RN or LPN of patient complaints related to their health.
Call the appropriate emergency code when needed.
Assist patients safely with ambulation and mobilization, including transfers to and from beds or chairs, primarily for bathroom needs when monitoring one patient.
Conduct regular room safety sweeps and remove potentially hazardous items whenever possible.
Monitor applied restraints to support patient safety and comfort.
Assist patients with dressing and undressing as needed, and secure their clothing and belongings according to company standards.
Assist with meal tray delivery and setup.
Maintain a professional and safe appearance, avoiding items around the neck that could be used as a weapon.
Document observations, including restraint observations, in the medical record as instructed and within designated timeframes.
Protect patient confidentiality and discuss patient information only with the assigned nurse and physician.
Communicate professionally and empathetically with patients, listen to and acknowledge complaints, and refer complaints to the nurse.
Keep personal items such as phones, food, books, and magazines out of patient rooms.
Maintain infection prevention standards during all activities.
Maintain personal and professional boundaries, including refraining from sharing personal information.
Answer call lights and obtain appropriate resources to address patient needs.
Perform hourly rounding for patient experience and safety checks according to unit standards.
Stock equipment and supplies and monitor for expired items.
Transport patients within the hospital as needed.
Answer telephones and complete other assigned clerical duties.
Help maintain overall unit organization and cleanliness.