Patient Safety Associate (Nursing Float Pool)

McLaren; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

McLaren is seeking a Per Diem Nursing Assistant to provide close observation and basic care to patients at risk for adverse events. Under an RN supervision, you will assist with activities of daily living and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

You will communicate professionally, document observations, and respond to changing patient needs while remaining at the bedside and supporting nursing staff. Weekend availability is required along with variable daily hours.

Qualifications

• One year related experience.
• Completion of a nursing assistant program.

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 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.

Education

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:

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:

• One year related experience.
• Completion of a nursing assistant program.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Daily Work Times: Variable
• Hours Per Pay Period: 12
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes