Clinical Patient Safety Attendant

Ridgeview Medical Center; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Minnesota is seeking a Patient Monitor for the evening shift. The role involves continuous monitoring of patients at risk and providing necessary interventions to ensure their safety. Candidates should have a high school diploma, and experience in direct patient care is preferred. This position offers competitive benefits and is located in Waconia.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care experience preferred.
• Nursing Assistant Certification or EMT certification preferred.
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations.
• Proficient English communication for documentation and interaction.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the patient continuously for safety.
• Provide care and intervention as directed by the RN.
• Document patient behaviors and responses.
• Accompanies patient during transportation and testing for safety.
• Performs regular room assessments and after visits.

Skills

Effective communication

Observation skills

Crisis response

Interpersonal communication

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certification

EMT certification

BLS certification within 60 days

Job description

This position will be required to float between Waconia and Chaska.

This position is evening shift: 3:00pm-11:30pm

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for continuous monitoring of the patient at the bedside to assure patient safety when the patient is a suicide risk or is at risk of harming themselves by pulling lines, falling, wandering, and other behaviors.

Job Functions

1. Remains at patient's bedside giving continuous observation and intervention under the direction of the RN.
2. Provides cares/interventions such as verbal redirection and orientation; hand holding; diversion activities such as imagery, storytelling, reading, game playing, towel folding, etc.; feeding and fluids; assisting to toilet, ambulate, and reposition; assisting patient to not pull on tubes, lines, etc.
3. Documents patient behaviors, cares, interventions, and patient response.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.
5. Accompanies patient and ensures patient safety during transportation, testing, and procedures occurring away from the patient's normal environment.
6. Performs room assessment regularly and after any visitations

Minimum Education/Work

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct patient care experience
• Nursing Assistant Certification Or EMT certification

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions.
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above.
• Ability to accurately report to nurse any observed changes in the patient's behavior and/or condition
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations

License/Certifications

• BLS certification within 60 days of employment

Physical Demands

Link to Employee Health Physical Demands

Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

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