Patient Safety Assistant -PRN/Variable Shift - BLH and BSH-2

Bronson Health; South Haven (MN); In loco; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Bronson Health in South Haven, MN, is seeking a Patient Safety Assistant for PRN/Variable shifts. Under supervision, you promote patient safety and provide companionship, observe patient activities, and report concerns to the nursing team to support quality care across pediatric to geriatric patients.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, good communication skills, and the ability to work with a caring, multidisciplinary team.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a health care delivery setting preferred.
• Able to communicate clearly with patients/families and others.
• Maintains neat and orderly work environment.
• Maintains knowledge level to assist in patient turns and transfers, feeding, and safety practices.

Mansioni

• 80% Observation and prevention of unsafe patient behavior/activity.
• 10% Communicating with the responsible R.N. about patient status and pertinent input to facilitate care planning.
• 5% Accompanies patients for diagnostic tests occasionally.
• 5% Maintains a clean and orderly environment.

Conoscenze

Clear communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Strumenti

Basic computer skills

Descrizione del lavoro

Love Where You Work!

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.

If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location

BLH Bronson LakeView Hospital, BSH Bronson South Haven

Title

Patient Safety Assistant -PRN/Variable Shift - BLH and BSH-2

Under the direct supervision of the manager, the Patient Safety Assistant is responsible for the promotion of patient safety and companionship for an assigned patient. Patient may include: pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Responsibilities include observation and reporting patient activities and behaviors and appropriate response intervention to assure patient safety. The Patient Safety Assistant will demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patient/patient family and other healthcare providers, and practice confidentiality and safety procedures as defined by agency. The Patient Safety Assistant provides services in accordance with policy and procedure manuals. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Experience in a health care delivery setting preferred.

• Able to communicate clearly with patients/families and others.
• Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar and communication.
• Must have home telephone or telephone contact.
• Safe patient handling required.
• Maintains neat and orderly work environment. Maintain appropriate knowledge level to assist in patient turns and assist in patient transfer to commode/bathroom.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge level to assist in feeding patient.
• Uses correct body positioning, proper body mechanics to avoid injury, utilizes safe work practices (e.g. pushing vs. pulling, patient transfer/lifting devices, etc.) and uses personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Assists with orientation of new sitters.
• Must be available to work on short notice.

Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time.
Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.

• 80% Observation and prevention of unsafe patient behavior/activity
• 10% Communicating with the responsible R.N. about patient status and pertinent input to facilitate care planning.
• 5% Accompanies patients for diagnostic tests occasionally.
• 5% Maintains a clean and orderly environment.

Shift

Variable

Time Type

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

10

Cost Center

4300 Trauma Emergency Center (BLH)