Pediatric Patient Safety Attendant (36hrs/wk)

Nemours; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children\'s Health is seeking a Patient Safety Companion, Emergency Services, to join our Nemours Children\'s Health team in Wilmington, DE. This position provides continuous one-on-one supervision to promote a safe environment for the patient and carries nursing assistant-level duties.

The role is 36hrs/wk, 8a-8p, with every 3rd weekend. Essential functions include direct patient observation, communicating safety concerns to the nurse or provider, and assisting with daily patient care,

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• AHA BLS.
• Minimum 1 year patient care experience preferred.
• Able to read and write accurately.
• Able to understand laboratory orders, computer information, and some medical terminology.
• Able to obtain specimens, including blood specimens, from a patient population that is primarily pediatric and often ill or restricted in some way.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct observation of patient at all times and maintain the ability to safely exit the patient's room.
• Observe and relay behaviors indicating potential harm to self or others to the nurse or provider.
• Assists in patient safety needs and documents appropriately.
• Ensures adequate stock of equipment and supplies in designated areas at par levels.
• Ensures a clean and safe patient care unit.
• Assists patients with activities of daily life and other patient care as directed.
• Assists other staff in examination or treatment procedures including positioning, holding and comforting patients.
• Transports patients and delivers reports, supplies, etc., to other units or Nemours locations as needed.
• Promotes patient safety and participates in activities that adhere to patient safety standards.

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

AHA BLS

Job description

Nemours Children\'s Health is seeking a Patient Safety Companion, Emergency Services, to join our Nemours Children\'s Health team in Wilmington, DE. This position provides continuous one-on-one supervision to promote a safe environment for the patient and carries nursing assistant-level duties.

The role is 36hrs/wk, 8a-8p, with every 3rd weekend. Essential functions include direct patient observation, communicating safety concerns to the nurse or provider, and assisting with daily patient care,