PatientSafetyAssistant-14

**Overview:** **Job Description Summary:** Provides direct observation of patients placed on Suicide/Self Destructive Behavior or other patients requiring constant attendance, in order to provide maximum protection of both patients and staff. **Job Description:** **Essential Functions:** * Performs regular checks of the patient environment to maintain safety and observes patient for behaviors. * Provides alert observation through sitting as a 1:1 supervision in patient room; camera monitoring 7 or more patients at one time, or completing every 15-minute safety checks for 4 or more patients. Participates in unit conferences as requested. * Receives assignment and handoff from charge nurse or nurse in charge of patient prior to entering patient room. Completes required charting or paperwork. Assists with Admission & Discharge Process as directed by unit RN. * Completes unit/room orientation; reinforces information given to patients. Assists with activities of daily living according to practitioner order. Always accompanies patient when out of the room and does not leave a patient unattended. * Provides age-appropriate interaction, encouragement, support, and reinforces positive behavior with a calm approach, as well as reinforcing behavior/safety plan when appropriate. * Acts as a preceptor of orientation and training of other Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) staff. * Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by performing frequent environmental checks to ensure patient and staff safety. **Education Requirement:** High School Diploma or equivalent, required. **Licensure Requirement:** (not specified) **Certifications:** * Current CPR certification - BLS for Healthcare Provider, required. * Maintains crisis management training as designated by NCH. **Skills:** * Must possess good communication skills. * Must be able to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner.