Patient Safety Assistant - Patient Logistics Support

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

Job summary

UVM Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is seeking a Patient Safety Assistant to monitor patients under RN direction, ensuring constant observation for safety.

The role requires CPR/PMCS training, strong communication, and the ability to work in a computerized medical environment while supporting a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
• Experience in a medical/clinical setting preferred.
• Pre-employment screening and physical required.
• PMCS training to be completed within orientation/probation.
• Competency in CPR and Heimlich maneuver required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work independently, handle interruptions, take direction and prioritize.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Training in age-appropriate patient care as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Monitors assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse with constant observation for safety.
• Provides timely communication and documentation; maintains a harmonious, team oriented, customer-friendly environment; operates in a computerized medical setting.

Skills

Medical terminology

CPR

Heimlich maneuver

Teamwork

Communication

Computer skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Age-appropriate care

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.

General Summary

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.