Patient Safety Associate

McLaren; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren is seeking a Nursing Assistant for per diem shifts. The role requires vigilant patient observation and assistance with mobility, comfort, and daily activities in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include reporting to the nursing team, engaging patients in activities, and ensuring patient safety and accurate charting throughout night shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of nursing assistant program preferred.
• One year related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patient needing standby help to bathroom, chair, or hall as directed.
• Relay basic patient information to staff and request assistance as needed.
• Engage in approved casual conversation and diversional activities with patient.
• Provide comfort measures such as adjusting bed/pillows and repositioning patients.
• Assist patient/family with menu selection.
• Perform other duties within scope of practice as directed by nurse.
• Obtain verbal report from nurse/patient care technician on care needs and barriers.
• Stay within arm's reach of patient to maintain safety and observation.
• Record data accurately and notify RN of untoward events.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of nursing assistant program

Job description

Visually observes the patient at all times to prevent causing harm to self or others, or to prevent dislodging of tubes, drains, IV’s, etc. Insures patient is not left unattended.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist patient requiring minimal standby assist to BR., chair, or ambulate in hall as directed by nurse.
• Relays basic patient information to staff and informs unit staff whenever additional assistance is required in the individual patient room.
• Participates in casual conversation and diversional activities with the patient such as playing cards, games, etc., if approved by the nurse.
• Provides comfort measures such as adjusting bed and pillows, and assist patients to reposition for comfort, when appropriate as directed by nurse.
• Assists patient/family with menu selection.
• Performs other duties within scope of practice consistent with purpose of job as directed by nurse.
• Obtains verbal report from the patient’s nurse/patient care technician 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 within arm’s reach 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.
• Accurately and legibly records data collected and notifies RN of any untoward events, i.e., behavioral changes, violent behavior, etc.

Preferred:

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

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26012063
• Daily Work Times: 7PM – 730AM
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0.01
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes