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About the Role
The Patient Safety Assistant monitors assigned patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, providing constant observation to patients who may be in danger of harming themselves or acting in an unsafe manner. This role offers hands-on assistance to patients and staff when needed, requiring timely and accurate communication, documentation, and the maintenance of a harmonious, team-oriented, customer-friendly environment. Competency in a computerized medical setting is essential.
Responsibilities
- Provide constant observation to patients who may be in danger of harming themselves or acting in an unsafe manner.
- Offer hands-on in-the-moment assistance to the patient and other staff members when needed.
- Provide timely and accurate communication and documentation.
- Maintain a harmonious, team-oriented, customer-friendly environment.
- Function competently in a computerized medical setting.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent work experience.
- Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
- Previous experience in a medical/clinical setting is preferred.
- Meet requirements of pre-employment screening and physical.
- Successfully complete Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations (PMCS) training within the orientation/probation period.
- Demonstrate competency to perform CPR and Heimlich Maneuver.
- Ability to use basic computer skills.
- Ability to work independently, handle interruptions, take direction and prioritize.
- Work well as a team member.
- High level of sensitivity, interpersonal skills and effective verbal communication skills.
- As applicable, possess training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of patients for which care is being provided.
- This is a bargaining union position.
Skills
- CPR
- Heimlich Maneuver
- Basic computer skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Verbal communication skills
Location
- Plattsburgh, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
- Day shift
- Night shift
Education Level
- High school graduate or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- Min $21.46 Mid $26.29 Max $31.12
About the Company
- Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
- Department: CVPH - Patient Logistics