Patient Safety Associate- Pipeline

Job description

Job Description Under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse, provides patient supervision, maintains safety of patient and completes observation flow sheets. 5 Week Nurse Assistant training program with July start date, Monday through Friday. 8am-315pm week 1-4, then 7am-3pm in week 5 Job Responsibility: - Functions as a co-worker to the nurse and a key member of the nursing care team, and provides patient supervision and communicates changes in patient condition to the nurse in change. - Documents accurately on Constant Observation flow sheet. - Interacts with patients, visitors and staff to support patient’s specific needs related to age, culture, spiritual, physical, and mental challenges. - Provides for a safe environment for patient safety. - Maintains safety of patient by requesting assistance from others for personal care needs of patient. - Accompanies patients to other departments. - Maintains patient environment that is free of clutter and potential hazards. - Reports defective equipment and unsafe conditions. - Follows policy for Constant Observation at all times. - Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential func...