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GENERAL SUMMARY:A Patient Safety Assistant monitors assigned patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Patient Safety Assistant provides constant observation to patients who may be in danger of harming themselves or acting in an unsafe manner. Patient Safety Assistants offer hands on in the moment assistance to the patient and other staff members when needed. It is critical that Patient Safety Assistants provide timely and accurate communication, documentation and maintain a harmonious, team oriented, customer friendly environment. Patient Safety Assistants must be able to function competently in a computerized medical setting.QUALIFICATIONS:1. High school graduate or equivalent work experience, including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology required.2. Previous experience in a medical/clinical setting is preferred.3. Meets requirements of pre-employment screening and physical is required.4. Successfully compete Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations (PMCS) training within the orientation/probation period is required.5. Must demonstrate competency to perform CPR and Heimlich Manuever.6. Must have the ability to use basic computer skills is required.7. Ability to work independently, handle interruptions, take direction and prioritize.8. Must work well as a team member9. High level of sensitivity, interpersonal skills and effective verbal communication skills is required.As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of patients for which care is being provided.
Full Time
$32k-39k (estimate)
06/23/2024
07/09/2024
uvmhealth.org
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT
3,000 - 7,500
2011
Private
NATHANIEL NELMS
$1B - $3B
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
UVM Health Network owns and operates a chain of healthcare centers that specializes in cardiovascular and critical care treatments.
The following is the career advancement route for Patient Safety Assistant positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Patient Safety Assistant, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Nursing Assistant that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Patient Safety Assistant. You can explore the career advancement for a Patient Safety Assistant below and select your interested title to get hiring information.