Safety Attendant- PRN - Washington, United States - Children's National Hospital

Description

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Safety Attendant will provide 1:1 observation, assist to provide care and prevent the patient from harm.

Will assist with the patient's care based on valid competencies. Several Positions Available

• PRN ( As needed)

- Variable shifts "day/eve/night some weekend:Qualifications:Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program or comparable clinical healthcare program (Required) OR Psychology student who has completed at least 20 credits in required psychology courses (1/2 credits toward psych degree)/completed sophomore year of psych degree program (Required) Required Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required) Functional Accountabilities Patient Activities Provide diversion activities and conversations that are distracting and therapeutic.

Engage in age specific play activities that are distracting and therapeutic (i.e. board games, card games, painting, reading); reinforce positive behavior. Provide support as outlined in the plan of care. Assist in activities of daily living, including but not limited to washing, toileting, position changes and assistance with meals. Patient Safety Keep room clean and tidy . Maintain a calm environment. Act in the role of Patient Service Associate when cross-trained and no safety attendants needed.

Adhere to principles of pediatric safety to ensure a safe environment for patients through use of handrails, seatbelts, patient accessibility to call bell, etc.

Maintain standard precautions as ordered for patient. Report safety hazards to staff (i.e. broken furniture/broken equipment). Communication Report pertinent patient information and call for assistance if the patient develops destructive behaviors i.e. pulling lines. With RN establish priorities for individual patient; communicate with team members to establish priority tasks.

Maintain regular communication with RN related to assigned duties and patient behavior; perform activities within prescribed scope and seek clarification when needed.

Confer with RN when confronted with unfamiliar patient care issue. The use of the personal cell phone and ear bud is prohibited when sitting and/or watching a patient Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Internal Description Description

• Internal Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Safety Attendant will provide 1:1 observation, assist to provide care and prevent the patient from harm.

Will assist with the patient's care based on valid competencies. Several Positions Available

• PRN ( As needed)
• Variable shifts "day/eve/night some weekend: Qualifications
• Internal Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED (Required) Required Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required) Functional Accountabilities Patient Activities Provide diversion activities and conversations that are distracting and therapeutic.

Engage in age specific play activities that are distracting and therapeutic (i.e. board games, card games, painting, reading); reinforce positive behavior. Provide support as outlined in the plan of care. Assist in activities of daily living, including but not limited to washing, toileting, position changes and assistance with meals. Patient Safety Keep room clean and tidy . Maintain a calm environment. Act in the role of Patient Service Associate when cross-trained and no safety attendants needed.

Adhere to principles of pediatric safety to ensure a safe environment for patients through use of handrails, seatbelts, patient accessibility to call bell, etc.

Maintain standard precautions as ordered for patient. Report safety hazards to staff (i.e. broken furniture/broken equipment). Communication Report pertinent patient information and call for assistance if the patient develops destructive behaviors i.e. pulling lines. With RN establish priorities for individual patient; communicate with team members to establish priority tasks.

Maintain regular communication with RN related to assigned duties and patient behavior; perform activities within prescribed scope and seek clarification when needed.

Confer with RN when confronted with unfamiliar patient care issue. The use of the personal cell phone and ear bud is prohibited when sitting and/or watching a patient Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance