Patient Safety Care Assistant
Company: Loma Linda University Health
Location: Loma Linda
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
MC: TeleSitter Monitoring (Full-Time, Night Shift)-
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of
Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility,
integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
The Patient Safety Care Assistant works in a dual role under the
supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct and
indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care
and proactively prevent patients from harming themselves or others
by providing continuous remote monitoring and surveillance of
multiple patients simultaneously through computerized technology.
Understands and operates the approved components of the AvaSys
TeleSitter Solution software and hardware system for patients that
have been assessed and approved for video monitoring and
surveillance in accordance with established policies and
procedures. Ensures patients, visitors and staff are aware when
video monitoring and surveillance is in progress and appropriate
signage is placed. Interacts with the patient in real time using
2-way communication capabilities. Verbally redirects the patient
when the patient displays at-risk behaviors or overt actions that
may adversely impact the patient or interfere with workplace
safety, e.g., getting out of bed without assistance, pulling at IV
tubing, catheters, dressings, lighting a cigarette in bed,
exhibiting aggressive behavior towards staff, taking unapproved
drugs, recognizing seizure onset, detecting potential safety hazard
or object in the room. Notifies designated healthcare team member
immediately or as soon as possible for intervention with the
patient as needed. Maintains constant monitoring and surveillance
of assigned patients when on duty and coordinates replacement with
supervisor or designee prior to leaving the monitoring station for
any reason including breaks or meals. Seeks information and
clarification of duties throughout shift as necessary. Keeps nurse
in charge informed of changes in safety status and potential
dangerous situations. Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize
customer service in a manner that supports excellence in customer
service and safe patient care. Contributes to a work environment of
caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and
patient population. Demonstrates flexibility and willingly floats
to other patient care areas as requested. Performs other duties as
needed.
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
certificate required. Proof of completion of an approved Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) program or completion of a nursing
fundamentals course from a school of nursing required. Minimum of
six months experience as a tele-sitter, patient care assistant or
telemetry technician preferred. Basic Life Support certification
issued by the American Heart Association required. Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
Knowledge of unlicensed assistant personnel scope of practice for
healthcare required. Demonstrates competencies in fundamentals of
patient safety and a safe work environment; knowledge of scope of
practice for unlicensed healthcare team members performing
monitoring and surveillance as an adjunct to safe patient care.
Able to read, write legibly and speak in English (and Spanish
preferred) with professional quality; use computer, printer and
software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Microsoft
Office, Outlook, electronic event reporting program, established
organization electronic medical record, AvaSys TeleSitter Solution;
operate and troubleshoot equipment utilized for position; perform
basic patient care activities using proper body mechanics and
safety precautions; comprehend and follow-through with
instructions; relate and communicate positively, effectively and
professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in
following and enforcing policies; work calmly and respond
courteously when under pressure; collaborate; accept direction;
think critically and use good judgment; problem solve and
collaborate with RN as necessary; perform duties with supervision;
perform basic math functions; manage multiple patient assignments
effectively; organize and prioritize workload; problem solve;
recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail;
distinguish colors as necessary for position; hear sufficiently for
general conversation in person, on the telephone and through the
2-way system communication technology; identify and distinguish
various sounds associated with the work place and patient care;
discern temperature variances through touch; see adequately to read
computer screens, medical records and written documents necessary
to position, exhibit professional behavior at all times.
Additional Information
Compensation
US Dollar (USD)
17.06
US Dollar (USD)
22.39
Keywords: Loma Linda University Health, Fontana , Patient Safety Care Assistant, Other , Loma Linda, California
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