Full-Time, Days
This position will cover shifts in Bend, Redmond, Prineville and Madras
CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
TITLE: Patient Safety Assistant
Creating America’s healthiest community, together.
In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
The Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) is utilized in various nursing departments and campuses throughout St. Charles Health System. These departments provide 24/7 specialized care to patients throughout their hospitalization and discharge.
The Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) is responsible for providing constant observation and support to pediatric, adolescent and adult patients who require close monitoring due to medical, behavioral, or safety reasons. The Patient Safety Assistant will work under the direction of an RN to provide constant observation of a patient who is in danger of causing harm to themselves or others if left unattended and facilitate a safe environment for patients and staff. The Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) ensures the patient's safety and comfort while adhering to established protocols and procedures. Provides continuous monitoring by maintaining constant visual observation of an assigned patient to ensure their safety and well-being. Remains alert to changes in patient behavior or condition and promptly reports any concerns to the nursing staff or healthcare team.
Provides assistance with activities of daily living, such as ambulation, toileting, and meal assistance, as needed.
Demonstrates and validates adherence to quality and safety as measured and documented in the PSA’s competency standards.
Accurately documents observations, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record according to established procedures and policies.
Follows safety measures and interventions as instructed, such as de-escalation strategies and room safety protocols, while ensuring patient dignity and respect.
Ability to travel and work in various St. Charles Hospitals and nursing departments.
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the health system’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violations of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all company investigations and proceedings.
Stocking of unit supplies
Transporting of discharged patients within facility
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Code Gray or AVADE Training within 3 months of hire.
Current Licensure/Certification as a CNA, EMT, or Medical Assistant
Completion of training program: EMT, CNA, MA, Paramedic, RN Students: completion of 1st quarter/semester of nursing school.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
Basic understanding of medical terminology, patient care principles, and safety protocols.
Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
The use and operation of a motor vehicle to travel between all 4 St. Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.
Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.
Risk for Exposure to BBP
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
includes every other weekend and holidays
Shift Start & End Time: