Patient Safety Associate

McLaren Health Care Corporation; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care Corporation is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide close observation and assistance with activities of daily living under RN supervision. Responsibilities include patient safety, comfort, and accurate data recording in a collaborative care setting.

The role emphasizes staying with the patient, following care plans, and contributing to a safe unit environment while maintaining professionalism and respect for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Strong written and verbal communication with patients and families.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, patient rights, privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to interpret basic medical terminology and care plans.

Responsibilities

• Obtains verbal report from the patient’s nurse with care needs, diagnosis, barriers and special considerations.
• Positions self in patient room to maintain constant visual observation; never leaves patient alone.
• Follows nurse instructions on ambulation limits and redirection.
• Must accompany and stay within arm’s length during tests or procedures.
• Ensures patient comfort, safety, and a clean, safe environment.
• Works cooperatively as a team member and responds to changing unit needs.
• Communicates professionally with patients, families, and health-care staff.
• Records data accurately and notifies RN of untoward events.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Patient safety

Clear communication

HIPAA knowledge

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing assistant program completion

One year related experience

Job description

The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.

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:

1. 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.).
2. 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.
3. Obtains instruction from nurse regarding ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection of patient if needed.
4. May not transport patient for testing and procedures off the unit but must accompany and remain within arm’s length of patient unless otherwise directed by the person performing the test or procedure.
5. Provides for patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction.Maintains patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
6. Functions cooperatively as a team member.Responds as directed by responsible nurse to changing patients'/unit's needs.During a patient or environmental emergency, may serve as a runner or transport patients as directed.
7. Communicates in a professional manner and demonstrates respect for patient, families/significant other and other health care members.
8. Accurately and legibly records data collected and notifies RN of any untoward events, i.e., behavioral changes, violent behavior, etc.
9. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

Preferred:

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to provide a safe and therapeutic environment based on the age of the patients served.
• Well-developed communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated skill in problem solving and working effectively with people.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Well-developed communication and listening skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA including patient rights, privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to understand, interpret, explain, and use data.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff.

Position/Subsidiary Specific:

1. Supports the mission and vision of McLaren Port Huron through behaviors that reflect and integrate our values, as evidenced by observation, peer and customer feedback.
2. High School Diploma or Equivalent required
3. Attends at least fifty percent (50%) of the unit meetings; reads and initials minutes of meetings not attended.
4. Contributes to the effective communication and efficient operational needs of the unit.
5. Demonstrates a commitment to continued self-growth and maintenance of competency.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26012067
• Daily Work Times: 7AM - 730PM
• On Call: No

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.

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McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status,national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classificationprotected by law.