24/D Patient Safety Assistant - Emergency Department

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Plymouth, MA is seeking a health unit assistant to provide direct patient observation, transport and support within a busy hospital unit. The role emphasizes safety, documentation and communication with registered nurses to ensure high-quality patient care.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification within 3 months of hire, and completion of de-escalation training during orientation. Weekend and holiday shifts are involved.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (or near completion of Health Sciences program).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.
• De-escalation training completed during unit orientation.

Responsibilities

• Direct and continuous observation of patient within arm’s length.
• Participate in patient rounds as directed by the RN.
• Ensure environmental safety for patient.
• Answer call lights and route patient care issues to the RN.
• Restock department supplies and precautions stations.
• Transport patients within the department and to other locations as needed.
• Clean patient equipment following the designated process.
• Complete patient safety sitter competency and required documentation.
• Communicate changes in patient behavior to the RN.
• Assist with unit quality improvement activities and respect patient cultural beliefs, using interpreter services when needed.

Skills

Observation

Patient care

Education

High School diploma/GED/Health Sciences near-completion

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

24hpw; 7a-3:30p with rotating weekend and holidays

Duties/Responsibilities

Job Description

• Under the general management and supervision of the Nurse Manager and/or direction of the Registered Nurse, performs a variety of activities that include, but are not limited to,
• Direct and continuous observation of patient at a distance no greater than arm’s length from patient.
• Participates in patient rounding as and when directed by the Registered Nurse
• Ensures environmental safety for patient
• Answers call lights and ensures patient care issues are directed to the Registered Nurse
• Restocking department supplies and precautions stations
• Transports patients within the department and to in-hospital locations as needed.
• Clean patient equipment following the designated process
• Completes patient safety sitter competency
• Completes all required documentation for patient care
• Communicates any and all changes in patient behavior to the Registered Nurse
• Involved as directed with quality improvement studies and activities specific to the unit.
• Considers specific cultural beliefs and practices when caring for patients. Utilizes interpreter services for patients with limited English proficiency
• Performs all duties in accordance with safety and other laws, rules and regulations as set forth by appropriate regulatory and governmental agencies and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policy and procedure.

Education/Experience Required

• High School diploma/GED/or enrolled and near completion of High School Health Sciences program.

Registration/Certification

• Basic Life Support current certification required within 3 months of hire
• Completes Hospital approved de-escalation training during unit based orientation.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.

Pay Range

$17.69 - $28.22

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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