What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Safety Specialist-Berkshire Medical Center, Behavioral Health: Shift Evenings, 40 hrs position at Berkshire Medical Center?
Job Summary
The Patient Safety Specialist (PSS) functions as an integral member of the care team. The PSS provides direct patient care and is responsible for patient safety in accordance with the policies and procedures of Berkshire Medical Center. The major role of the PSS is to conduct floor watch and ensure patients physical and emotional wellbeing. The PSS is responsible to attempt de-escalation and assumes the lead role in safety situations that occur on the Unit.
Experience
- Patient care experience preferred.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Completion of a nursing assistant course preferred. Be Smart/ Be Safe Safety Training.
License & Certifications
- C.N.A.-Certified Nursing Assistant preferred. CPR certification is required within 3 months of hire.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to speak, read and write the English language in an understandable manner.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Strong verbal communication, computer and documentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to assess potentially violent situations and safely restrain patient and/or visitors when needed.
- Must be able to react calmly and quickly to diffuse unpredictable situations that may involve physical confrontation.
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday
- 3pm-11:30 pm
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
