Patient Safety Attendant - Staffing Office/Float Pool, PRN, Nights

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did.  Come join our team.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the RN this position will perform companionship duties for hospitalized patients to ensure patient safety. This position is responsible for staying with a patient for the duration of their assignment. The position will promote positive relationships with patient/family and hospital staff.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Continuously observe the patient’s activity and behavior to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the RN and report changes in patient condition, problems, concerns and/or visual observations. This includes patient behaviors that could result in harm to self or others.
• Obtain vital signs and communicate findings to RN, as requested.
• Assist patients with hygiene needs as appropriate.
• Assist the RN/CNA with linen changes and repositioning the patient.
• Support the RN with the accurate measurement and reporting of intake.
• Assist the patient with nourishment/meals.
• Maintain patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
• Accompany patients to medical procedures and tests.  Maintain observation of the patient during the procedures and tests.
• Ensure coverage by the RN or designee prior to leaving patient unattended.
• Document duties performed in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to speak, read, and understand written orders
• Ability to write reports in English.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, and sitting; occasional (0-33% of workday) bending, stooping, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination. 

Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.  Ability to multi-task.  Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.  Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends. 

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.  Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.   

“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”

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