PRN PATIENT SAFETY ATTENDANT FLOAT POOL
Company: SCL Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description:The Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) participates
in high-quality, patient-centered care by providing continuous
observation and monitoring for high-risk patients. In collaboration
with the patient care team, the PSA ensures the patient environment
is free of obstacles and minimizes the risk of falls and accidental
or intentional self-harm. The PSA may also assist with basic
activities of daily living.Posting Specifics:Benefits Eligible:
Yes; Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Assistance, etc.Shift
Details: PRN coverage needed, some weekend and holiday
requirementsDepartment/Unit: Float PoolAdditional Details: Shift
differentials given for evenings, nights and weekendsEssential
duties and responsibilities: Maintain constant attendance by
remaining within the continuous line of sight of the patient at all
times including when the patient is using the bathroom facilities.
Observe as the patient eats, drinks, and assists as needed. Assure
the cleanliness and safety of the patient's room. Accompany the
patient off the unit to tests or procedures and remain with the
patient, unless instructed otherwise by the assigned nurse or the
individual performing the test. If asked to leave the patient, wait
outside the door, and return to the patient as soon as the
care/procedure is complete. Identify and promptly report any
changes or concerns in the patient's status to the assigned nurse.
Listen attentively if the patient wishes to converse and encourage
the patient to share concerns with the physician and/or assigned
nurse. Report patient information and activities to the next
assigned PSA during hand-off with nursing present. Responsible for
communicating with the other team members to ensure that the
patient is not left alone. Reports to the assigned nurse any
expression of ideas or intention to hurt self/others or intention
or desire to leave the facility Against Medical Advice (AMA). Avoid
giving any advice. Follow all Infection Control policies. Complete
the Environmental Safety Checklist each shift and during hand-off
and have it validated by nursing, including ensuring that ligature
risks are mitigated in coordination with the primary nurse. Consult
with the nurse partner if the patient needs to be
mobilized.Additional Responsibilities for Patients with Suicidal
Ideation: Remain with the patient even if family or visitors are
present. Ensure that there is a continuous line of sight. Provide
constant one-one visual observation and be positioned so that the
Caregiver can immediately intervene to prevent patient harm. Ensure
environment has limited risk factors: Account for all linen and
remove it from the room immediately after use. No extra linens are
to be in the room. Ensure that the patient is in a gown with no
strings that may put patients at risk for strangulation. Remove all
patient clothing, shoes, jewelry, and belongings from the room
(best to send home with the family). Secure valuables that are not
taken by the family. Do not allow visitors to give any items to the
patient or bring large bags into the room. Consult nursing if
visitors refuse. Only electric razors are allowed. Remove any
electrical cords that are not needed for patient care. Ensure that
only plastic utensils are utilized for meals. Observe closely when
eating and account for all utensils immediately after a meal,
removing them from the room immediately. Ensure all plastic trash
and linen bags are removed from the room. Ensure that windows are
not opened. Ensure all sharps containers are removed. Ensure that
all gloves and glove boxes are removed. Ensure that there are no
supplies, equipment, or other devices that are sharp, metal or
plastic and that could be used as ligatures or ligature-support
devices.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Demonstrates good
organizational skills. Displays appropriate judgment and
problem-solving skills. Outstanding commu ication, listening, and
observation skills. Ability to respond swiftly. Ability to work
well together with others. Professional appearance and proficient
personal hygiene. Calm, confident manner. Undeterred by distressed
or combative patients. Available to work variable shifts, weekends
and/or holidays. Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL
Health, and abides by service behavior standards.Minimum
Qualifications: RequiredHigh School diploma or GED is
requiredCurrent American Heart Association Basic Life Support for
Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained
within 60 days of hire with prior approvalNo experience
requiredPreferred
Keywords: SCL Health, Denver , PRN PATIENT SAFETY ATTENDANT FLOAT POOL, Other , Denver, Colorado
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