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McLaren Macomb is Hiring a Patient Safety Associate Near Mount Clemens, MI

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McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.

Patient Safety Associate

Michigan, Mount Clemens

NEW

Service/Support

McLaren Macomb

24003441

Dept:Clinical Support Services
Hours per pay period: 80
Schedule: 3pm-11:30pm

Position Summary: Under the supervision of an RN, provides close, continuous observation of patients who may be at risk for adverse events such as falls, self-injury or harm to others. Assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. Provides assistance with activities of daily living, unless the patient needs are such that adverse health consequences are predictable.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Obtains verbal report from the patient’s nurse to include information regarding the patient’s identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers, as well as any special consideration (NPO, bed alarms, etc.).

Positions self in patient room at bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse.

Obtains instruction from nurse regarding ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection of patient if needed.

May not transport patient for testing and procedures off the unit but must accompany and remain within arm’s length of patient unless otherwise directed by the person performing the test or procedure.

5. Provides for patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction. Maintains patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.

6. Functions cooperatively as a team member. Responds as directed by responsible nurse to changing patients'/unit's needs. During a patient or environmental emergency, may serve as a runner or transport patients as directed.

Communicates in a professional manner and demonstrates respect for patient, families/significant other and other health care members.

8. Accurately and legibly records data collected and notifies RN of any untoward events, i.e., behavioral changes, violent behavior, etc.

9. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Preferred:

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a nursing assistant program.
One year related experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

Schedule: Full-time
Requisition ID: 24003441
Daily Work Times: 3pm - 11:30pm
Hours Per Pay Period: 80
On Call: No
Weekends: Yes

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.