Patient Safety Assistant - Samhealth Test account

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
  • Under the direction of the RN assists with patient care in accordance with scope of responsibility and competencies. Provides constant observation of patients who are confused, at risk for causing injury to themselves or others, or whose behavior is unpredictable or difficult to manage. Reports changes in patient condition immediately to the RN.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
  • The Emergency Department provides care for patients with a wide variety of needs from non-critical to emergent medical conditions including emergent and urgent mental health care. All patients are welcome whether walking in or arriving by emergency transport. All Emergency Department staff are certified to care for critical cardiac and trauma patients including children.
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
  • Successful completion of SHS Patient Safety Assistant training program or equivalent required.
  • Healthcare Provider BLS required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Previous practical experience in a medical setting preferred.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
  • Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
  • Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Rarely
    (1 - 10% of the time)

    Occasionally
    (11 - 33% of the time)

    Frequently
    (34 - 66% of the time)

    Continually
    (67 – 100% of the time)

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

    CLIMB - STAIRS

    SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

    KNEEL (on knees)

    SIT

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

    CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

    SQUAT Repetitive

    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

    REACH - Upward

    PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

    PULL (0-20 pounds force)

    WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

    STAND

    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    BEND FORWARD at waist

    ROTATE TRUNK Standing

    REACH - Forward

    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

    PINCH Fingers

    GRASP Hand/Fist

    FINGER DEXTERITY

    None specified

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