Lead Clinical Patient Safety Attendant

The University of Vermont Health Network; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Health Network seeks a Clinical Patient Safety Attendant Lead to assist in onboarding and training new staff. This position includes patient care and monitoring under RN supervision, ensuring a safe and caring environment for patients and their families. Candidates should possess a high school diploma; an AS degree is preferred, along with relevant healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of AS degree in health care or related field preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding new CPSA staff members.
• Interact with Unit Leaders regarding CPSA progress.
• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Therapeutic interventions

Patient-centered communication

Education

High school diploma

AS degree in health care, mental health or related field

Job description

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main CampusLocation Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington VermontRegularDepartment: Patient SupportPart TimeStandard Hours: 24Biweekly Scheduled Hours:Shift: Eve/Night-8-12HrPrimary Shift: -Weekend Needs: RotatingSalary Range: Min $23.37 Mid $28.73 Max $34.09Recruiter: Meagan Eastman

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clinical Patient Safety Attendant (CPSA) Lead reports to the Manager and/or Supervisor of CPSA/PSS. This role will assist with the onboarding of new CPSA staff members within the organization including but not limited to supportive roles such as scheduling time and spaces for onboarding, scheduling and tracking MOAB and PROACT trainings and certifications when applicable, and training staff on basic components of the CPSA position in addition to basic organizational onboarding support. The CPSA Lead may interact with and provide feedback to Unit Leaders on the progress of Unit Specific CPSA’s. This CPSA Lead Position is primarily administrative but at the direction of their leader may occasionally include functions of a CPSA. See below for Job summary of CPSA.

The CPSA is responsible for specific aspects of direct patient care and monitoring focused of safety, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The CPSA commits to providing and maintaining a safe and caring environment for our patients, their families, and our colleagues while promoting physical, emotional, psychological, and cognitive wellbeing. The CPSA fulfills this purpose by:

• Upholding a professional and compassionate demeanor

• Providing individualized, evidence-based, therapeutic interventions to address specific safety needs.

• Being an active member of and contributor to the interdisciplinary team

• Utilizing safe, timely, effective, equitable, efficient, and patient-centered communication

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of AS degree in health care, mental health or human services related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Previous health care experience preferred. Pro-ACT crisis intervention and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training preferred.

This is a bargaining union position.

About the company

The University of Vermont Medical Center is an academic medical center located in Burlington, Vermont, United States.

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