Patient Safety Associate

McLaren Health Care; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide close observation of patients at risk for falls or harm, under the supervision of an RN, and to assist with activities of daily living. The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and preferably completion of a nursing assistant program; one year of related experience is preferred.

Schedule is full-time with 19:00–07:30 shifts, 72 hours per pay period, weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a nursing assistant program.
• One year related experience.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports patient status under RN supervision.
• Maintains constant visual observation at the bedside and never leaves patient unattended.
• Follows nurse guidance for ambulation and redirection as needed.

Skills

Patient observation

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing assistant program

Job description

Position Summary

Under the supervision of an RN, provides close, continuous observation of patients who may be at risk for adverse events such as falls, self-injury or harm to others. Assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. Provides assistance with activities of daily living, unless the patient needs are such that adverse health consequences are predictable.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Obtains verbal report from the patient’s nurse to include information regarding the patient’s identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers, as well as any special consideration (NPO, bed alarms, etc.).
• Positions self in patient room at bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse.
• Obtains instruction from nurse regarding ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection of patient if needed.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

• Completion of a nursing assistant program.
• One year related experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26004192
• Daily Work Times: 1900-0730
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes