Patient Safety Attendant PRN
Company: Lake City Medical Center
Location: Lake City
Posted on: October 5, 2021
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Job Description:
Description Lake
City Medical Center, a 91-bed acute care hospital serving the
communities of Columbia, Hamilton and Suwannee counties for over 60
years. Lake City Medical Center is part of HCA Healthcare
North Florida offering medical and surgical programs including
24-hour emergency care, heart care, interventional cardiology,
orthopedics, cancer care, imaging and rehabilitation
services. Lake City Medical Center is an Accredited Primary
Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, an Accredited Chest Pain
Center by the American College of Cardiology, and has achieved
Disease Specific Certification in the treatment of Sepsis by the
Joint Commission. We have been named the area's Best of the
Best Hospital 20 years in a row and employer of choice in 2019 by
the Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of
Commerce! POSITION
SUMMARY: The
Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) participates in high-quality,
patient-centered care by providing continuous observation and
monitoring for high risk patients. In collaboration with the
patient care team, the PSA ensures the patient environment is free
of obstacles and minimizes risk of falls and accidental or
intentional self-harm. The Sitter may also assist with basic
activities of daily living. Major
Responsibilities: Maintains
a direct line of sight with patient at all times, including while
family and/or visitors are in the room. Accompanies patient and
ensures patient safety during transportation, testing, and
procedures occurring away from the patient’s normal
environment. Establishes a safe, risk-free patient environment by
utilizing knowledge of fall prevention protocols, infection control
measures, and self-harm prevention. Performs room assessment
regularly and after any visitations. Monitors
patient physical and emotional condition. Reports any changes
in status promptly while remaining direct line of sight with the
patient. Intervenes
as needed to prevent patient from harming self or others.
Seeks immediate assistance for escalating
incidents. Creates
clear, accurate documentation on patient status and activity during
the shift. Demonstrates knowledge and respect of patient rights
to privacy and protection of patient
confidentiality. Promotes
consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda
of unparalleled patient service. Demonstrates caring and empathy in
all interactions and advocates for patient- and family-centered
approach in all decisions and actions. Demonstrates excellent communication
skills, including active listening. Ensures patients,
physicians, and colleagues have a clear understanding of all
communications. Engages in evidence-based best
practices that enhance the patient experience, including
communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care,
etc. Participates as an active member of
the health care team and positively promotes the rest of the team
to patients/families/caregivers and other
colleagues. Maintains a professional appearance
and demonstrates behaviors consistent with established
policies/procedures. Serves as
a resource to department staff, students, volunteers and other
departments, and contributes to the teamwork essential to ensuring
quality patient care. Assists in the orientation of new
staff as needed. You are worth more
than a paycheck. Our Benefits Raise the
Bar: An EEO/AA Employer
M/F/V/D. Tobacco Free Campus Qualifications EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR
PREFERRED: LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR
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SCHEDULE: PRN/Per Diem
Keywords: Lake City Medical Center, Gainesville , Patient Safety Attendant PRN, Other , Lake City, Florida
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