Safety Associate Virtual, Full-Time, Nursing Service Administration, Cherry Hill

Thomas Jefferson University•Cherry Hill, NJ

23h•$17 - $21•Remote

About The Position

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

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience: Previous related experience preferred.
CPR Certification, completion of Patient/Sitter Companion Program, and/or De-Escalation class preferred.

Responsibilities

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.
Provides remote direct observation for safety of assigned patient.
Reports observations of changes in patient condition or behavior to appropriate staff.
Completes required reports and documentation.
This position requires providing service to the following age population(s) pediatric through frail elderly in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.