Patient Safety Aide - Nursing Support Team - Temporary/Seasonal Position

This is a temporary summer position for college students looking to gain patient care experience in a hospital setting.

PRN (As Needed - Minimum work commitment is 24 hours within a 6-week schedule)

Days/Evenings/Nights

Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager or designated RN, this role serves to protect our patients who are impulsive and at risk for falls, at risk for pulling out IV lines/tubes, require behavioral management and/or present a risk due to psychiatric illnesses. This is a non-clinical employee who assists in the prevention of falls, deters impulsive behaviors, prevents injury or escape, and provides de-escalation of patient behaviors. Provides simple assistance such as ambulation, simple toileting, repositioning, and assistance with feeding/fluids. The aide is expected to engage in therapeutic communication and activities to distract, occupy and develop a positive supportive rapport with patients. The aide is required to remain with the assigned patient at all times during their shift except when relived by staff for breaks, remaining alert and observant. This role will also be required to transport patients as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

• Minimum Experience:
  • No prior experience required
• Minimum Education:
  • :High School or GED
• Required Certification:
  • :BLS certification
  • Req Courses/Training Behavioral Health Training Packet (LMS); Sitter guidelines for safety 1:1 (LMS); High Risk Observation (LMS); Patient care assistant/sitter Epic training; De-escalation class (8-hour class)
• Skills:
  • Good customer service skills
  • Excellent communication skills and de-escalation skills