32/E Patient Safety Assistant - Emergency Department

Beth Israel Lahey Health; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a part-time, 32-hour per week caregiver to provide observation and patient support under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, assisting with rounds, ensuring environmental safety, and promptly communicating any care needs to the RN.

POSITION REQUIRES High School diploma or GED (or near completion of Health Sciences program) and BLS certification within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, or enrolled and near completion of a Health Sciences program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Completes hospital-approved de-escalation training during unit-based orientation.

Responsibilities

• Direct and continuous observation of patients at arm's length.
• Participates in patient rounding as directed by the RN.
• Ensures environmental safety for patients.
• Answers call lights and routes patient care issues to the RN.
• Restocks department supplies and precaution stations.
• Transports patients within the department and to in-hospital locations as needed.
• Cleans patient equipment following designated processes.
• Completes patient safety sitter competency and all required documentation.
• Communicates changes in patient behavior to the RN.
• Contributes to unit quality improvement activities and respects patient cultural beliefs, using interpreter services as needed.

Education

High School diploma/GED/enrolled in Health Sciences program

Job description

32 hpw; 3p-11:30p with rotating weekend and holidays

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.