Patient Safety Technician

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

15h

About The Position

The Patient Safety Technician (PST) provides continuous care for patients at risk for injury due to; delirium, changes in mental status, psychiatric or behavioral co-morbidities. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PST promotes a therapeutic environment for patients, while assisting with planning, implementing, monitoring, and documenting treatment activities of vulnerable patients in the inpatient setting through video monitoring and direct 1:1 patient care. Function/Duties of Position Patient Care/Patient Safety Attendant (PSA): Per assignment of Registered Nurse, the employee provides care including but not limited to activities of daily living, diversional activities, collecting patient data, monitoring for symptoms of increased risk, assist with transportation, comfort measures, environmental safety, milieu observation, and assists with discharge of patient reinforcing assigned teaching. Behavior Intervention: Actively participates in providing a therapeutic milieu in order to engage patients in treatment. Participates in milieu safety inspections. Communicates with RN and other care team members regarding patient interactions, observations, and noticeable problems or changes in patient status. Uses therapeutic communication skills when interacting with patients and families. Provides physical, emotional, and protective care for patients consistent with treatment plan. Provides input around safety recommendations and interventions. Patient Video Monitoring: Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the continuous video monitoring software. Maintains constant visual observation at all times. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device located in a patient’s room. Notifies the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, is exhibiting symptoms RN requests report of, or is at imminent risk of injury or distress. Documents interactions within the electronic health record. Communication: Communicates directly with Registered Nurses related to patient trends, advances, and deviations from the plan of care. Discusses patient care trajectory (improvement and/or decline) with the interdisciplinary team. Transfers knowledge in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) per policy. Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS required at time of hire
• 1 year experience within the healthcare setting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
• Positions in Neurodiagnostics will require completion of LTM 100 course
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Demonstrated collaboration and team work skills
• Ability to sit for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

• Oregon CNA license with CNA1 (Acute Care) Certification

Responsibilities

• Provides care including but not limited to activities of daily living, diversional activities, collecting patient data, monitoring for symptoms of increased risk, assist with transportation, comfort measures, environmental safety, milieu observation, and assists with discharge of patient reinforcing assigned teaching.
• Actively participates in providing a therapeutic milieu in order to engage patients in treatment.
• Participates in milieu safety inspections.
• Communicates with RN and other care team members regarding patient interactions, observations, and noticeable problems or changes in patient status.
• Uses therapeutic communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
• Provides physical, emotional, and protective care for patients consistent with treatment plan.
• Provides input around safety recommendations and interventions.
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the continuous video monitoring software.
• Maintains constant visual observation at all times.
• Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device located in a patient’s room.
• Notifies the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, is exhibiting symptoms RN requests report of, or is at imminent risk of injury or distress.
• Documents interactions within the electronic health record.
• Communicates directly with Registered Nurses related to patient trends, advances, and deviations from the plan of care.
• Discusses patient care trajectory (improvement and/or decline) with the interdisciplinary team.
• Transfers knowledge in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) per policy.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees