Safety Associate - Part Time, Night - Jefferson Torresdale

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

With a commitment to patient and family centered care, the Safety Associate works collaboratively with the health care team to provide safety, companionship, and supportive care for patients who require additional monitoring or assistance. The role promotes quality patient care, comfort, and a safe environment under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

The position serves patients from pediatric through frail elderly populations in a manner that demonstrates understanding of each individual's functional and developmental age. Depending on campus needs, the Safety Associate may be assigned to virtual safety associate duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of interpersonal relationship techniques and the ability to work constructively and collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of principles and practices associated with the rights and responsibilities of patients and caregivers.
• Knowledge of health information and appropriate documentation methods, with the ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic form.
• Knowledge of patient risks in a healthcare environment and the ability to take steps to reduce those risks.
• Knowledge of life support processes and the ability to apply them in a patient care situation.
• Understanding of the importance of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to process information accurately.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to de-escalate agitated patients in a way that preserves patient dignity.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Standard Precautions.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 lbs., including pushing or pulling patients on beds or stretchers and assisting with lateral transfers involving up to 50 lbs. of patient weight.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently to continuously; patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift.
• May be required to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR, depending on role.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous related experience.
• CPR certification, completion of a Patient/Sitter Companion Program, and/or completion of a De-Escalation class.
• Previous experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Recognize patients and their family or designated care partners in providing safe, compassionate, and coordinated care based on respect for personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
• Communicate with and support the interprofessional team, patient, family, and designated care partners.
• Provide one-to-one direct observation for the safety of an assigned patient.
• Assist patients with designated care activities.
• Report observations of changes in patient condition or behavior to appropriate staff.
• Complete required reports and documentation.
• May be assigned to the role of virtual safety associate based on campus needs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed