Patient Safety Aide: Constant Observation & Care

McLaren Health Care; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care Corporation is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide close, continuous observation and assist with activities of daily living under the supervision of an RN. This role supports a safe, clean patient environment and helps prevent adverse events such as falls or harm to others.

Responsibilities include observing patients, relaying nurse reports, following ambulation instructions, and remaining within arm’s length during tests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a nursing assistant program.
• One year related experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtains verbal report from the patient’s nurse to include information regarding the patient’s identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers, as well as any special consideration (NPO, bed alarms, etc.).
• Positions self in patient room at bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse.
• Obtains instruction from nurse regarding ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection of patient if needed.
• May not transport patient for testing and procedures off the unit but must accompany and remain within arm’s length of patient unless otherwise directed by the person performing the test or procedure.
• Provides for patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction. Maintains patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
• Functions cooperatively as a team member. Responds as directed by responsible nurse to changing patients'/unit's needs. During a patient or environmental emergency, may serve as a runner or transport patients as directed.
• Communicates in a professional manner and demonstrates respect for patient, families/significant other and other health care members.
• Accurately and legibly records data collected and notifies RN of any untoward events, i.e., behavioral changes, violent behavior, etc.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of a nursing assistant program

Job description

McLaren Health Care Corporation is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide close, continuous observation and assist with activities of daily living under the supervision of an RN. This role supports a safe, clean patient environment and helps prevent adverse events such as falls or harm to others.

Responsibilities include observing patients, relaying nurse reports, following ambulation instructions, and remaining within arm’s length during tests.