PATIENT SAFETY ASSOCIATE - CASUAL

Patient Safety Associate - Casual

Performs duties for an at-risk patient as directed by the nurse responsible for the care of the patient. Sits in patient's room with an unobstructed view of the patient at all times. Provides fluids. Assists with meal tray. Assists with basic grooming (combing hair) and ambulation in patient room. Will not assist with shaving, showers, bathing, and incontinence care. Provides socialization, games, cards, TV, reading. Provides for and maintains a safe environment for the patient. Discourages and deters removal / dislodgement of treatment devices / medical apparatus (IVs, feeding tubes, dressings, etc.). Discourages and deters falls, climbing out of bed or injury to self. Accompanies patient to testing in other areas of the hospital. Provides a safe environment for a patient who is requiring supervision, companionship and / or diversion. Provides constant observation and documents observations on safety report sheet. Constant observation is defined as : continuous visual watch of a patient, within-arm's length while patient is awake, at all time, requiring a dedicated staff member in attendance at all times. Delivers equipment / supplies to nursing units. Delivers dietary trays. Provides support to waiting families / visitors in waiting rooms, hold areas and emergency departments. Provides friendly patient visitation services. Declutter patient rooms. Ensure patient belongings are within reach. Perform quick perimeter checks of patient rooms and identify areas of concern; report to appropriate staff to be addressed. May visit with patients identified by nurse manager on unit who would like or benefit from a social interaction. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and / or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications :

License, Certification & Clearances :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :

LEAN :

AAP / EEO :

Work Environment :

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic : goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines.

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required. Essential Absolute Necessity. Marginal Minimal Necessity. Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift. Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift. Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift. Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

Physical Condition :

Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never

Extreme Heat X

Extreme Cold x

Heights x

Confined Spaces x

Extreme Noise(>

85dB) x

Mechanical Hazards x

Use of Vibrating Tools x

Operates Vehicle x

Operates Heavy Equipment

Use of Lifting / Transfer Devices

Rotates All Shifts x

8 Hours Shifts x

10-12 Hours Shifts x

On-Call x

Overtime(+8 / hrs / shift; 40 / hrs / wk) x

Travel Between Sites X

Direct Patient Care X

Respirator Protective Equipment X

Eye Protection X

Head Protection (hard hat) X

Hearing Protection x X

Hand Protection

Feet, Toe Protection X x

Body Protection X

Latex Exposure X

Solvent Exposure X

Paint (direct use) Exposure X

Dust (sanding) Exposure X

Ethylene Oxide Exposure X

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure X

Blood / Body Fluid Exposure X

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure X

Mist Exposure X

Wax Stripper (direct use) X

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure X

Ionizing Radiation Exposure X

Laser Exposure x

Physical Demands :

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required. Essential Absolute Necessity. Marginal Minimal Necessity. Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift. Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift. Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift. Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

Physical Condition :

Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never

Bending (Stooping) X

Sitting X

Walking X

Climbing Stairs X

Climbing Ladders X

Standing X

Kneeling X

Squatting (Crouching) X

Twisting / Turning X

Keyboard / Computer Operation x

Gross Grasp X

Fine Finger Manipulation X

Hand / Arm Coordination x

Pushing / Pulling(lbs. of force) X

Carry X

Transfer / Push / Pull Patients x

Seeing Near w / Acuity x

Feeling (Sensation) X

Color Vision X

Hearing Clearly X

Pulling / Pushing Objects Overhead X

Reaching Above Shoulder Level X

Reaching Forward x

Lifting Floor to Knuckle ## X

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle ## X

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder ## X

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead ## X

Excellent Communication : Expert

HS Diploma or better.

Basic Life Support

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans