Patient Safety Assistant - Patient Logistics Support

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is seeking a Patient Safety Assistant to monitor assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will provide constant observation for patients at risk, and deliver hands-on assistance to patients and staff to ensure safety and well-being.

The role requires CPR and Heimlich maneuver competency, basic computer skills, and the ability to work independently within a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
• Previous medical/clinical experience preferred.
• Pre-employment screening and physical required.
• PMCS training within orientation/probation period.
• CPR and Heimlich maneuver competency required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work independently, handle interruptions, take direction and prioritize.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Sensitivity, interpersonal skills and effective verbal communication required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Provide constant observation to patients at risk of harming themselves or acting unsafe.
• Offer hands-on in-the-moment assistance to patients and staff as needed.
• Maintain timely communication, accurate documentation, and a harmonious, customer-friendly environment.
• Operate competently in a computerized medical setting.

Skills

CPR

Communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR familiarity

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:

1. High school graduate or equivalent work experience, including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology required.
2. Previous experience in a medical/clinical setting is preferred.
3. Meets requirements of pre-employment screening and physical is required.
4. Successfully compete Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations (PMCS) training within the orientation/probation period is required.
5. Must demonstrate competency to perform CPR and Heimlich Manuever.
6. Must have the ability to use basic computer skills is required.
7. Ability to work independently, handle interruptions, take direction and prioritize.
8. Must work well as a team member
9. 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.