Patient Safety Associate (Emergency Services)

McLaren Health Care; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Pontiac, MI, seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide close patient observation under the supervision of an RN, assist with daily living activities, and maintain a safe environment.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, remaining at bedside, following ambulation instructions, and documenting events for the care team. A high school diploma or GED and CNA program completion with at least one year of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant program.
• One year related experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtains verbal report from the patient's nurse with care needs, diagnosis, barriers, and considerations.
• Maintains constant visual observation at bedside; never leave the patient alone unless instructed.
• Follows nurse instructions on ambulation and redirection as needed.
• May not transport patients off the unit; accompany and stay within arm's length during tests/procedures.
• Ensures patient comfort, safety, and a clean environment; reacts to emergencies as directed.
• Works as a team member and communicates professionally with patients and families.
• Records data accurately and notifies RN of untoward events.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Patient observation

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Nursing Assistant program completion

Job description

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 as Assigned:

• 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 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.

Qualifications:

Required

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

Preferred:

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26004765
• Daily Work Times: Variable
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes