Patient Safety Associate

Selectminds; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a part-time Certified Nursing Assistant to provide close observation of patients at risk for adverse events, assist with daily living activities, and maintain a safe environment. You will work under an RN, document data, and communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Prior CNA experience and HIPAA knowledge are valuable, with a focus on patient comfort, safety, and teamwork within a hospital setting. Schedule includes day shifts with on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• State Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• One year of experience in a medical setting desired.

Responsibilities

• Obtain verbal report from the patient's nurse including care needs, diagnosis, barriers, and special considerations.
• Position yourself at the bedside to maintain constant visual observation and never leave the patient unattended unless instructed.
• Follow nurse instructions regarding ambulation limitations and redirection if needed.
• Do not transport the patient for testing off the unit; accompany and stay within arm's reach during tests or procedures.
• Provide patient comfort, safety, and a clean, safe environment; respond as directed by the nurse during emergencies.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, and other health care staff.
• Accurately record data and notify the RN of untoward events.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Patient safety

Communication skills

HIPAA knowledge

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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.

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.
• 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.
• Provides for patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction. Maintains patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
• 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 for patients as directed.
• Communicates in a professional manner and demonstrates respect for patient, families/significant other and other health care members.
• Accurately and legibly records data collected and notifies RN of any untoward events, i.e., behavioral changes, violent behavior, etc.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  

Preferred:

• State Certified Nursing Assistant.
• One year of experience in a medical setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates ability to provide a safe and therapeutic environment based on the age of the patients served.
• Well-developed communications and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated skill in problem solving and working effectively with people.
  
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time
• Requisition ID: 26004516
• Daily Work Times: 7a-7:30p
• On Call: Yes

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.

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.