What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient safety position at Med Center Health?
- Position Summary
- Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager or Registered Nurse, performs continuous observation of patients designated at risk of injury to self or others.
Attention is focused on patient at all times. Observes patient for destructive or suicidal behaviors and reports directly to the nurse on duty.
Informs nurse of any environmental hazard.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Work Experience
- Previous experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Education
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Certifications / Licensure
- None required.
- Job Specific Performance Standards
- The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.
- Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager or Registered Nurse, performs continuous observation of patients designated at risk of injury to self or others.
Attention is focused on patient at all times.
- Patient Safety Aide will remain in the room and in close proximity to the patient at all times during their scheduled work time.
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Last updated : 2024-11-17
