Patient Safety Assistant

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh, NY is hiring a Patient Safety Assistant. This full-time role (day or night) requires constant observation of patients under RN supervision and timely, accurate communication and documentation in a computerized medical setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; reading, writing and medical terminology required.
• Experience in a medical/clinical setting preferred.
• Pre-employment screening and physical required.
• PMCS training within orientation/probation period required.
• CPR and Heimlich Maneuver competency required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work independently and handle interruptions; prioritize.
• Team collaboration required; work well with others.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills required.
• Age-appropriate care training/competency as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned patients under RN supervision with constant observation.
• Provide hands-on in-the-moment assistance to patients and staff.
• Communicate promptly and accurately; document appropriately.
• Maintain a harmonious, customer-friendly environment.
• Operate within a computerized medical setting.

Skills

CPR

Heimlich Maneuver

PMCS training

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Team player

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

*Full time Day and Full time Night roles available. All roles have an every other weekend commitment*

A Patient Safety Assistant monitors assigned patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Patient Safety Assistant provides constant observation to patients who may be in danger of harming themselves or acting in an unsafe manner. Patient Safety Assistants offer hands on in the moment assistance to the patient and other staff members when needed. It is critical that Patient Safety Assistants provide timely and accurate communication, documentation and maintain a harmonious, team oriented, customer friendly environment. Patient Safety Assistants must be able to function competently in a computerized medical setting.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent work experience, including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology required.

• Previous experience in a medical/clinical setting is preferred.
• Meets requirements of pre-employment screening and physical is required.
• Successfully compete Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations (PMCS) training within the orientation/probation period is required.
• Must demonstrate competency to perform CPR and Heimlich Manuever.
• Must have the ability to use basic computer skills is required.
• Ability to work independently, handle interruptions, take direction and prioritize.
• Must work well as a team member.
• High level of sensitivity, interpersonal skills and effective verbal communication skills is required.
• As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of patients for which care is being provided.