Patient Safety Associate- Emergency Services (Clarkston)

McLaren Health Care; Clarkston (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care seeks a Per Diem Nursing Assistant to provide close patient observation and assist with daily living activities under an RN’s supervision. You will maintain a safe patient environment, communicate effectively with the care team, and respond to changing patient needs as part of a collaborative unit.

The role emphasizes vigilance, respectful patient interaction, and timely reporting of any behavioral or health concerns to the supervising nurse. Per diem hours vary by schedule.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide close, continuous observation of at‑risk patients.
• Assist with activities of daily living as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean patient environment and report concerns to RN.
• Remain within arm’s length of the patient during tests or procedures.
• Document observations accurately and legibly; communicate any untoward events.

Skills

Observation

Patient safety

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 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

Preferred:

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

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26011764
• Daily Work Times: Varies
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0.01
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes