Patient Safety Companion (PSC), Emergency Dept, Full Time, Nights

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital is hiring a nursing assistant to perform specified nursing care for patients under the direction of a registered nurse. The role supports direct patient care and ensures compassionate, respectful service in a pediatric hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, adhering to care plans, and assisting with non-direct patient tasks under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required to be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
• Provide personal care to patients in coordination with the RN and the individualized plan of care.
• Demonstrate respect for the dignity of patients, families, visitors, and staff to maintain a professional environment.
• Respond to call lights and address patient needs promptly and politely.
• Provide non-direct patient care/support services to staff under licensed supervision.
• Model efficient use of time and serve as a resource for others.
• Use hospital resources appropriately and avoid waste.
• Accurately record applicable patient charges for proper billing.

Skills

Effective communication

Routine patient care

Recognize escalation (MH)

Deescalation basics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The position performs tasks which involve specified nursing care for patients delegated by and performed under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The position performs tasks which involve specified nursing care for patients delegated by and performed under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

REPORTS TO

• Nurse Manager

Job Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED

Degree: General

License/Certification Required: BLS certification required to be maintained

Minimum Work Experience: None

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated effective communication skills and the ability to meet the demands of an active position.
• Ability to perform routine patient care activity after applicable training and orientation to position.
• Ability to recognize escalation of behaviors related to mental health diagnosis, after applicable training and orientation to position.
• Ability to demonstrate or verbalize basic skills in deescalation techniques, after applicable training and orientation to position.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
• Provides personal care to patients, adhering to the individualized plan of care in cooperation with the RN.
• Demonstrated respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Answers call lights and attend to/reports patient needs promptly and politely.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide non-direct patient care/support services to staff under the direction of licensed personnel.
• Consistently optimizes time efficiently and effectively, and serves as a role model/resource for others.
• Respectfully uses hospital resources appropriately, avoiding misuse, abuse, or waste as specific to lean principles.
• Promptly, thoroughly, and accurately records applicable patient charges to ensure appropriate billing of services and supplies.

Physical Requirements

• Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Medium lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 20-50 lbs occasionally, 10-20 pounds frequently and 10 lbs constantly to move objects. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure for lifting or moving of up to 100 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting, squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

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