Patient Safety Technician - Nursing Float Pool - Full Time

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Safety Technician to supervise patients requiring continuous observation. The role involves ensuring patient safety, providing crisis intervention, and effectively communicating with patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This full-time position offers a structured work schedule from 7AM to 7PM.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Previous related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of patients requiring continuous observation.
• Ensure patient safety and well-being.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques to manage escalating behaviors.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Observation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic Computer Knowledge

Job description

Description

Summary:

The Patient Safety Technician provides supervision of patients who require continuous observation. The PST is to ensure the patient's safety and well-being, while providing continuous patient observation, interaction and role modeling to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. While performing these specific duties, the PST must provide appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse violent situations, and correctly prioritizing safety concerns.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Experience

• Previous related experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations

• None required

Work Schedule:

7AM - 7PM

Work Type:

Full Time