Patient Safety Technician- Per diem

Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital•Townshend, VT

1d•$18 - $21

About The Position

Under the direction of the Charge Nurse or Nursing Director, the Patient Safety Technician works as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to assist with patient and unit needs. The role also includes clerical duties and tasks that help maintain a well-supplied, safe, and clean patient unit. Care, treatments, and services are provided within the LNA scope of practice as delegated and supervised by an LPN or RN.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Current AHA BLS certification required within 3 months.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Excellent organizational, customer service, and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide care, treatments, and services within the LNA scope of practice as delegated and supervised by an LPN or RN.
Assist the multidisciplinary team with patient and unit needs.
Perform clerical duties and tasks to maintain a well-supplied, safe, and clean patient unit.
Stock equipment and supplies and monitor for expired items.
Immediately report observed changes in patient behavior or condition to the primary nurse, and report health-related patient complaints to the RN or LPN; call the appropriate emergency code if needed.
Safely assist patients with ambulation and mobilization.
Assist staff with dressing and undressing patients and secure clothing and belongings according to company standards.
Assist with meal-tray delivery and setup.
Document observations, including restraints, 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 concerns to the nurse.
Answer call lights and obtain appropriate resources to address patient needs.
Perform hourly patient-experience and safety rounds according to unit standards.
Transport patients within the hospital as needed.
Answer telephones and complete other assigned clerical duties.
Help maintain overall unit organization and cleanliness.