Patient Safety Attendant Monroe

Position: Patient Safety Attendant - Full Time - Monroe
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REQ This job works collaboratively with a licensed nurse and Patient Care Technicians under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to maintain patient safety and provide for the delivery of basic patient care. Provides constant observation of the patient (remains with the patient), notifies nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervenes as needed to maintain patient safety and/or prevent patient elopement.

Communicates effectively with co-workers, patients, family and visitors and may be required to perform other non-clinical duties as assigned if no patient safety attendant assignment is available.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
** Education
* * Required - High school diploma or equivalent.
** Work Experience
** Required - None.

Preferred - Prior experience with psychiatric environment and experience with computer data entry.
** Certifications
* * Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association prior to independent patient care;
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training to be obtained prior to independent patient care;
Nursing Assistant is required for those employed in Skilled Nursing Facilities/Units or areas where they provide Patient Care Tech duties.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

(KSAs)
*** Good communication skills and ability to communicate therapeutically with psychiatric and mentally ill patients.
* Ability to use independent judgment to monitor and respond to patient related changes in condition.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
** Job Duties
*** Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area.
* Assists with the plan of care as delegated by the staff nurse/department lead within the scope of practice.
* Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educations, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in the assigned area.
* Communicates effectively with patients, families and MDT.
* Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
* Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.  The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
** Physical and Environmental Demands
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