Patient Safety Attendant - PRN

100 Mary Washington Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a compassionate companion to support hospitalized patients under the direction of a registered nurse. You will stay with a patient for the duration of your shift, helping to maintain safety and promote positive relationships with patients, families, and hospital staff.

Responsibilities include observing patient activity, communicating changes to the RN, taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and nourishment, aiding linen changes and repositioning,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to speak, read and understand written orders in English.
• Ability to write reports in English.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• CPI within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Observe patient activity to ensure safety and comfort.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Obtain vital signs and report findings as requested.
• Assist with hygiene, linen changes, and repositioning.
• Document duties in the EMR and accompany patients to procedures.
• Ensure patient is not left unattended without RN coverage.

Skills

English literacy (read/write)

Communicate with RN

Vital signs awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

AHA BLS CPR

CPI training

Job description

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the RN this position will perform companionship duties for hospitalized patients to ensure patient safety. This position is responsible for staying with a patient for the duration of their assignment. The position will promote positive relationships with patient/family and hospital staff.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Continuously observe the patient’s activity and behavior to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the RN and report changes in patient condition, problems, concerns and/or visual observations. This includes patient behaviors that could result in harm to self or others.
• Obtain vital signs and communicate findings to RN, as requested.
• Assist patients with hygiene needs as appropriate.
• Assist the RN/CNA with linen changes and repositioning the patient.
• Support the RN with the accurate measurement and reporting of intake.
• Assist the patient with nourishment/meals.
• Maintain patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
• Accompany patients to medical procedures and tests. Maintain observation of the patient during the procedures and tests.
• Ensure coverage by the RN or designee prior to leaving patient unattended.
• Document duties performed in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to speak, read, and understand written orders
• Ability to write reports in English.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• CPI within 90 days
• MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE).
• We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

Required Physical Requirements

Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, and sitting; occasional (0-33% of workday) bending, stooping, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination.

Mental Requirements

Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards

Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.

Compensation Pay Range

$17.00 - $17.00

Working at Mary Washington Healthcare

Whether you are a new grad, experienced clinical professional or wanting to begin a career in healthcare, there is no better place than Mary Washington Healthcare.

Great Place to Work Certified Company

As a Great Place to Work-Certified company we treat our Associates like family - with respect, understanding, and communication.

Safety is our top priority As a healthcare system, patient and Associate safety is our priority which is why all Associates will be required to take the following vaccines:

• Annual flu vaccine
• MWHC reserves the right to amend this list at any time. Medical and Religious exemptions may apply,.

Will be discussed at interview.