The Patient Safety Attendant under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, is responsible for providing generalized support services in accordance with the Nursing Plan of Care and Medical/Surgical Standards of Care and Practice. S/he must follow all policies/procedures of Northern Arizona Healthcare. S/he performs other duties, as assigned or directed, that are within the scope and abilities of the individual's training. The PSA may interact with patients and/or families, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
Responsibilities: Patient Care
* Communicates patient/family needs and/or concerns to the collaborative healthcare team.
* Assists with ambulation of stable patients, if appropriate, under the direction/supervision of the RN.
* Uses an interactive approach to keep patients safe and occupied (i.e. play cards, read books, write notes, etc.)
* Receives and assists in the setup of patient food trays and snacks under the direct supervision of the RN.
Reporting and Documentation
* Receives report from RN and/or off-going patient safety attendant at the start of shift.
* Gives report to RN and oncoming patient safety attendant before relinquishing responsibilities.
* Keeps RN informed of any changes in patient behaviors/status.
Compliance/Safety
* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.
* Ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame.
* Ensure the rooms to which you are assigned are kept clean, comfortable and safe for the patient and families.
* Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the VigiLanz tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
Qualifications: Education
High School Diploma or GED- Required
Certification & Licensures
BLS (American Heart Association)- Required
Fingerprint Clearance Card application number- Required upon hire
Fingerprint Clearance Card- Required within 90 days of hire
Experience
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