Patient Safety Assistant Float

Part-Time, NightsbrThis position will cover shifts in Bend, Redmond, Prineville and MadrasbrPay range: $20.80 - $26.00p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/ppbST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM/b/ppbJOB DESCRIPTION/b/pdivp/p/divpbTITLE:/b                                        Patient Safety Assistant        /ppbREPORTS TO POSITION:/b        Nurse Manager or ANM/ppbDEPARTMENT:/b                         Varies/ppbDATE LAST REVIEWED:/b          January 2025/pdivp/p/divpbOUR VISION:                /bCreating America’s healthiest community, together./pp/ppbOUR MISSION:             /bIn the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value/pp/ppbOUR VALUES:              /bAccountability, Caring and Teamwork/pdivp/p/divdivpbDEPARTMENT SUMMARY:/b The bPatient Safety Assistant (PSA/b) is utilized in various nursing departments and campuses throughout St. Charles Health System. These departments provide 24/7 specialized care to patients throughout their hospitalization and discharge./pp/p/divpbPOSITION OVERVIEW: /bThe bPatient Safety Assistant (PSA/b) is responsible for providing constant observation and support to pediatric, adolescent and adult patients who require close monitoring due to medical, behavioral, or safety reasons. The Patient Safety Assistant will work under the direction of an RN to provide constant observation of a patient who is in danger of causing harm to themselves or others if left unattended and facilitate a safe environment for patients and staff. The Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) ensures the patient#39;s safety and comfort while adhering to established protocols and procedures.  This position does not directly supervise any other caregivers./pdivp/p/divpbESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: /b/ppProvides continuous monitoring by maintaining constant visual observation of an assigned patient to ensure their safety and well-being. Remains alert to changes in patient behavior or condition and promptly reports any concerns to the nursing staff or healthcare team./pp/ppResponsible for conducting a room check to ensure potential harmful items are removed from the patient#39;s room./pp/ppProvides assistance with activities of daily living, such as ambulation, toileting, and meal assistance, as needed./pp/ppInteracts with patients of all ages, social, cultural and economic backgrounds with a polite, therapeutic and positive approach to alleviate anxiety, boredom, or distress during periods of observation./pp/ppDemonstrates and validates adherence to quality and safety as measured and documented in the PSA’s competency standards./pp/ppAccurately documents observations, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record according to established procedures and policies./pp/ppFollows safety measures and interventions as instructed, such as de-escalation strategies and room safety protocols, while ensuring patient dignity and respect./pp/ppAbility to travel and work in various St. Charles Hospitals and nursing departments./pp/ppConducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.  Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the health system’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violations of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all company investigations and proceedings./pp/ppDelivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, safe, efficient, and accurate./pp/ppSupports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects./pp/ppSupports lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change./pp/ppParticipates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates a supportive attitude and behaviors that enhance the care experience./pp/ppProvides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients and families in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining their role in the patient’s care, asking the patient their preferred name, sitting with the patient to support their care goals, active listening, promote a healing environment and communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc./pp/ppProvides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests./pp/pdivpMay perform additional duties of similar complexity and competence within the organization, as required or assigned./pp/ppAdditional duties:/ppStocking of unit supplies/ppMobility of patients/ppEnsuring patients have appropriate belongings, etc, and are ready for discharge./ppTransporting of discharged patients within facility/pp/p/divpbEDUCATION                  br /Required/b:  High School Diploma or GED/ppMust be willing to take additional courses as required for the position/ppbPreferred/b:  N/A/pdivp/p/divpbLICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION/b/ppbRequired/b: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification, prior to completion of orientation./ppCode Gray or AVADE Training within 3 months of hire.     /ppbPreferred/b: Current Licensure/Certification as a CNA, EMT, or Medical Assistant/ppCompletion of training program: EMT, CNA, MA, Paramedic, RN Students: completion of 1st quarter/semester of nursing school./pdivp/p/divpbEXPERIENCE/b/ppbRequired/b:  N/A/ppbPreferred:/b Acute health care experience. Behavioral health experience.  Long term care experience. Licensed childcare experience./pdivp/p/divpbPERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT /b/ppMust be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely./pp/ppbADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:  /b/ppBasic understanding of medical terminology, patient care principles, and safety protocols./ppStrong observational skills and attention to detail./ppEffective communication and interpersonal skills./ppAbility to remain calm and composed in stressful situations./ppPhysical stamina and ability to stand or sit for extended periods./ppAbility to effectively interact and communicate with all levels within St. Charles Health System and external customers/clients/potential employees./ppStrong teamwork and collaborative skills./ppAbility to follow verbal and written communications in order to complete duties and assignments./pp/ppbPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  /b/ppspanContinually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level./span/ppspanFrequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing/span or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle to travel between all 4 St. Charles campuses./ppspanOccasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching,/span climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level./ppspanRarely (10%): Climbing stairs./span/ppspanNever (0%): /spanspanClimbing/spanspan ladder//spanspanstep-stool/spanspan (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle. /span spanspan /span/span/ppuspanExposure to Elemental Factors/span/u/ppspanRarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution./span/ppspanNever (0%):  Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface./span/ppuspanBlood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category/span/u/ppspanRisk for Exposure to BBP/span/pp/pp/pp/pp/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Schedule Weekly Hours:/p24p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Caregiver Type:/pRegularp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Shift:/pThird Shift (United States of America)p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Is Exempt Position?/pNop style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Job Family:/pAIDEp/pp/ppScheduled Days of the Week:/pVariable; includes every other weekend and holidaysp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Shift Start amp; End Time:/p1900-0730