Patient Safety Attendant - St. Anne Campus - Full Time - Day Shift

Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association prior to independent patient care; Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training to be obtained prior to independent patient care; Nursing Assistant is required for those employed in Skilled Nursing Facilities/Units or areas where they provide Patient Care Tech duties.

• Good communication skills and ability to communicate therapeutically with psychiatric and mentally ill patients.

• Ability to use independent judgment to monitor and respond to patient related changes in condition.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

• Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area.

• Assists with the plan of care as delegated by the staff nurse/department lead within the scope of practice.

• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educations, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in the assigned area.

• Communicates effectively with patients, families and MDT.

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

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Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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