Safety Associate - Full Time, Evening - Jefferson Torresdale

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 and may be assigned to virtual safety associate duties based on campus needs.

Requirements

• Knowledge of interpersonal relationship techniques and ability to work constructively and collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of patient rights and the rights and responsibilities of patients and caregivers.
• Knowledge of health information and appropriate documentation methods, with ability to record relevant clinical information in written or electronic form.
• Knowledge of patient safety risks in healthcare environments and ability to take steps to reduce those risks.
• Knowledge of life-support processes and ability to apply them in a patient care situation.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, including 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 while preserving patient dignity.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Standard Precautions.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, including assisting with patient movement and transfers; frequent to continuous standing and walking; role-specific activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
• Recognize patients and their families or designated care partners in providing safe, compassionate, and coordinated care that respects 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.
• Provide service to patients from pediatric through frail elderly populations in a manner that demonstrates understanding of their functional and developmental age.
• May serve as a 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
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits with 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed