Patient Safety Assistant

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Inc. in Plattsburgh, NY is seeking a Patient Safety Assistant to monitor designated patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

The role requires constant observation to prevent self-harm or unsafe actions, with hands-on assistance and timely communication. Responsibilities include accurate documentation, teamwork, and maintaining a calm, patient-centered environment within a computerized medical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous medical/clinical experience preferred.
• Pre-employment screening and physical required.
• Must complete PMCS training during orientation/probation.
• CPR and Heimlich maneuver competency required.
• Basic computer skills needed.
• Ability to work independently and manage interruptions.
• Must be a team player with strong communication.
• Sensitivity and communication skills essential.
• Age-specific care competency where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned patients under RN supervision.
• Provide hands-on in-the-moment assistance as needed.
• Communicate timely and accurately with staff and document observations.
• Maintain a harmonious, customer-friendly environment.
• Operate competently in a computerized medical setting.

Skills

CPR training

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Team player

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PMCS training

Job description

Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York

Regular

Department: CVPH - Patient Logistics

Salary Range: Min $21.46 Mid $26.29 Max $31.12

*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.

This is a bargaining union position.