Patient Safety Assistant - House Operations Unit -Days

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Patient Safety Assistant to support the House Operations unit during the day shift. This role focuses on creating a safe environment for patients at risk by monitoring behavior, reporting concerns to the nurse, and assisting with daily living activities.

The PSA must follow hospital policies and Joint Commission standards, document observations, and be prepared for duties beyond a defined list.

Qualifications

• Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Completion of Therapeutic Options within 90 days of hire if working in Behavioral Health or Emergency Department.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes and monitors patients identified to be at risk for self-injury, fall, and/or otherwise behaviorally impaired.
• Notifies the patient’s nurse when patient displays actions or behaviors suggesting the patient will cause harm to themselves or others or when the patient is unable to utilize the call light and is requesting assistance.
• Attends to patients activities of daily living and will obtain and report vital signs and intake and output to the primary nurse.
• Documents patient behavior according to District policy 910-032 during their assigned shift using all required forms or reporting systems as appropriate.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Patient Safety Assistant - House Operations Unit -Days

Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?
We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it.Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy.Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk.Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

Requisition Number:

45669

Employment Type:

Full Time

Division:

HOUSE OPERATIONS

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Job Category:

Patient Care Support

Hours Worked:

7:00am-7:00pm

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked:

Day

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) assists in providing a safe environment for patients with identified risks and reduce potential for injury to themselves or others. The PSA will perform functions to enable compliance with JPS Health Network policies and procedures, and Joint Commission accreditation standards.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:

• Observes and monitors patients identified to be at risk for self-injury, fall, and/or otherwise behaviorally impaired.
• Notifies the patient’s nurse when patient displays actions or behaviors suggesting the patient will cause harm to themselves or others or when the patient is unable to utilize the call light and is requesting assistance.
• Attends to patients activities of daily living and will obtain and report vital signs and intake and output to the primary nurse.
• Documents patient behavior according to District policy 910-032 during their assigned shift using all required forms or reporting systems as appropriate.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of Therapeutic Options within 90 days of hire if working in Behavioral Health or Emergency Department.
• Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must be maintained throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Some work experience (less than 6 months).

Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org/careers ,or www.teamacclaim.org.