Patient Safety Champion Samaritan Gero Psych FT 12 hr Days

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* Employment Type:

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* Full time

** Shift:*
* 12 Hour Day Shift

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* Description:

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* High School Diploma - Associates or Bachelors preferred

2 Years Full Time Direct Patient Care in health or behavioral health setting

To include:
De-Escalating patients, Motivational interviewing, Mental health first aide, Evidence base intervention.

NYS Security License

BLS Certification

Must meet Vision and hearing standards with or without correction

Must meet physical lifting requirements of 35 lbs. or more.

Must attend PCT Classroom Training - 1 week M-F 8a-4p

Mandatory Certifications that must be maintained

Crisis Prevention / De-escalating Training

Security Guard DCJS 8 Hour Annual Course

Adherence to policies and procedures as outlined in the SPHP policies regarding:

Standard precautions

Blood borne Pathogens

Disposal of needles, syringes and sharps

Cleanup procedures for blood and body fluid spills, storage, handling and disposal of medical waste

Will successfully complete and pass annual competency requirements.

Responsibilities:

Rounding on Mental Health Units

Assisting with Direct Patient Care

Assist in conducting therapeutic activities

Responsible for visitation management

May perform assigned patient care activities and will aid will all aspects of patient's bath, personal care and assist             with providing patient nourishment.

Key Focuses:  The Patient Safety Champion plays a critical role in promoting a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Workplace Violence Prevention

Environmental Safety Checks

Emergency Preparedness

Security collaboration

Compliance and reporting

Education Advocacy

** Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.*
* ** PCT     Pay Range: $19.00 - 28.00   *
* ** Our Commitment*
* Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran