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Patient Safety Assistant - Float Pool - Day/Night Rotation at WellSpan Health

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Observation, De-escalation, Therapeutic Communication, Patient Transport, Behavioral Management, Customer Service, Basic Life Support, Epic Documentation

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

General Summary This role serves to protect our patients who are impulsive and at risk for falls, at risk for pulling out IV lines/tubes, require behavioral management and/or present a risk due to psychiatric illnesses. This is a non-clinical employee who assists in the prevention of falls, deters impulsive behaviors, prevents injury or escape, and provides de-escalation of patient behaviors. Provides simple assistance such as ambulation, simple toileting, repositioning, and assistance with feeding/fluids. The aide is expected to engage in therapeutic communication and activities to distract, occupy and develop a positive supportive rapport with patients. The aide is required to remain with the assigned patient at all times during their shift except when relieved by staff for breaks, remaining alert and observant. Patient observation by the aide can be performed virtually through video monitoring or by direct bedside observation of the patient based on hospital policy and patient criteria. This role will also be required to transport patients as needed. This position requires Child Abuse Clearance, High Risk Observer Training and required Epic documentation.

Responsibilities

Protects impulsive patients at risk of falls or injury through direct bedside or virtual observation. Provides basic assistance with ambulation, feeding, and repositioning while maintaining a supportive rapport.