Safety Assistant - Emergency

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY seeks a full-time Emergency Department support role to assist with continuous patient observation and safety. You will work 6p-6a on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, 72 hours per pay period, and collaborate closely with the nursing staff to ensure patient safety and timely reporting of concerns.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (preferably) and BLS certification within 90 days.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• BLS certification within 90 days of employment.
• No prior experience required.

Aufgaben

• Assist the nurse in providing continuous observation of patients with complex safety needs.
• Maintain a safe environment according to organizational standards and policies.
• Report abnormal findings to the nursing staff.

Kenntnisse

Critical thinking

Decisive judgement

Under pressure

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Weekend Requirements: N/A | Work Hours: 6p-6a, Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday (3 days/week) | Status: Full Time - 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Emergency DepartmentJob Summary:Assists the nurse providing continuous, uninterrupted observation of patients with complex safety needs.Job Responsibilities:Works with the nursing staff to maintain a safe environment according to organizational standards and policies.Reports abnormal findings.Skills and Attributes:Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.Works under minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Department specific competencies for positions are detailed in the unit/department scope of service.Position Requirements:Work ExperienceNo experience required.EducationHigh school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred.Licensure/Certification/RegistrationBLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this positionOrganizational Responsibilities:Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.Additional Job Information:This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.Standard ADA Settings:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital)Standing: FrequentlyWalking: FrequentlySitting: OccasionallyLifting 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyLifting 25-75 lbs.: RarelyLifting over 75 lbs.: RarelyCarrying 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyCarrying 2575 lbs.: RarelyCarrying over 75 lbs.: RarelyPushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: FrequentlyClimbing: OccasionallyBending/Stooping: FrequentlyKneeling: OccasionallyCrouching/Crawling: OccasionallyReaching: FrequentlyTalking: FrequentlyHearing: FrequentlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements: RarelyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements: FrequentlyKeyboard Data Entry: FrequentlyRunning: OccasionallyVision: Depth Perception: FrequentlyVision: Distinguish Color: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Far: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Near: FrequentlyHazardous Drug Risk Exposure:Risk Level: No-RiskOwensboro Health Core CommitmentsINTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.