What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Safety Associate Per Diem position at St. Lukes Hospital?
Patient Safety Associate
- (22003801)Position Summary: Under the supervision of an RN, provides close, continuous observation of patients who may be at risk for adverse events such as falls, self-injury or harm to others. Assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. Provides assistance with activities of daily living, unless the patient needs are such that adverse health consequences are predictable.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Obtains verbal report from the patient’s nurse to include information regarding the patient’s identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers, as well as any special consideration (NPO, bed alarms, etc.).
- Positions self in patient room at bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse.
- Obtains instruction from nurse regarding ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection of patient if needed.
- May not transport patient for testing and procedures off the unit but must accompany and remain within arm’s length of patient unless otherwise directed by the person performing the test or procedure.
- Provides for patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction. Maintains patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
- Functions cooperatively as a team member. Responds as directed by responsible nurse to changing patients'/unit's needs. During a patient or environmental emergency, may serve as a runner or transport patients as directed.
Qualifications:
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
- Completion of a nursing assistant program.
- One year related experience.
Primary Location Ohio-Maumee-St. Lukes Hospital
Work Locations St. Lukes Hospital 5901 Monclova Road Maumee 43537
Job Service/Support
Employee Status Regular
Job Type Standard
Job Level Entry Level
Schedule Per Diem
Shift Variable
Travel No
On Call No
Weekends Yes
Patient Registration Specialist - Centralized Registration - Per Diem - Variable
ProMedica -
Perrysburg, OH
RN -ICU Per Diem
Wood County Hospital -
Bowling Green, OH
Dietary Aide - Per Diem
Wood County Hospital Assn -
Bowling Green, OH
