Patient Safety Observer & Mobility Aide

Northwell; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell seeks a Patient Transport professional to provide close observation and safe transport of patients and equipment within the hospital, under the supervision of the registered nurse and per physician orders.

You will assist with transfers, comfort measures, hand hygiene, and effective communication with the nursing team, patients, and families. A high school diploma and Basic Life Support within 6 months are required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 6 months of hire or transfer, or by 6/1/23 for existing PSC staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient care as a nursing team member per the nurse's direction for patients requiring close observation.
• Maintains patient safety and adheres to infection control policies, including hand hygiene and isolation precautions.
• Provides comfort measures and therapeutic activities as directed by the nurse (vision/hearing aids, sleep and noise reduction, orientation, ambulation, toileting).
• Reviews care plans with the nurse and reports any special care needs during shift handoffs.
• Assists with safe transfer of patients to and from stretcher or wheelchair using proper body mechanics and assistive devices.
• Transports patients and equipment within the hospital using safe transfer techniques and proper patient identification.
• Utilizes Vocera and Zebra/IPOD devices while ensuring patient privacy.
• Collaborates with staff and communicates with patients, families, and providers to maintain continuity of care.
• Distributes equipment (pumps, wheelchairs, venodynes, VMS, feeding pumps) within 15 minutes of request.
• Maintains and models Northwell Health values and demonstrates reliable attendance.

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell seeks a Patient Transport professional to provide close observation and safe transport of patients and equipment within the hospital, under the supervision of the registered nurse and per physician orders.

You will assist with transfers, comfort measures, hand hygiene, and effective communication with the nursing team, patients, and families. A high school diploma and Basic Life Support within 6 months are required.