Nursing Administration Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) - Full Time

Bartlett Regional Hospital; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, AK is seeking a Nursing Administration Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) to monitor patients who are confused, disoriented, or at risk of self-harm, under nursing leadership. Role includes in-person and virtual observation with strong communication and accurate documentation.

External hires start at $21.59 per hour; internal rates follow applicable Rules or Union Contract Terms. This is a full-time, on-site position in Juneau.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: None required; healthcare experience preferred.
• Certifications: TEAM and BLS within three months of hire.
• English: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients who are confused, disoriented, or at risk of self-harm.
• Perform in-person and virtual observation and report changes to nursing leadership.
• Document observations accurately to support safe patient care.
• Maintain coverage and communicate with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nursing Administration Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) - Full Time

Job Category : Nursing Support

Requisition Number : MEDIC001186

• Posted : September 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

3260 Hospital Drive
Juneau, AK 99801, USA

Description

This recruitment is open until filled.

Bartlett Regional Hospital is looking for a Patient safety Assistant to join our Nursing Administrationteam!

Pay Information:

Internal Hires:Step placement and rate of pay will be determined based on applicable Rules or Union Contract Terms.

External Hires: This position starts at $21.59 per hour. Step placement and rate of pay are determined based on relevant experience.

Job Summary:

The Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) provides continuous monitoring of patients who are confused, disoriented, or at risk of self-harm, ensuring their safety under the direction of nursing leadership. The role includes both in-person and virtual observation, requiring constant attention and effective communication with patients, families, and clinical staff. The Observer promptly reports any changes in patient condition while maintaining appropriate coverage at all times. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to document accurately to support safe, coordinated patient care.

Minimum Qualifications for the position:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience: None
  • Preferred Experience: Healthcare or patient care experience preferred
• License(s) Required: None
• Certification(s) Required: TEAM and BLS within three (3) months of hire
• Other Requirement(s): Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing; candidates for whom English is a second language (ESL) must successfully pass an English proficiency assessment.

Practice Notice:

All new employees are required to produce a negative drug screen for all illegal substances in the State of Alaska prior to the start of employment.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Employee Health

Healthstream Training

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