Patient Safety Attendant- Emergency Dept
$35,360–$42,744 year
On-siteSilver Spring, Maryland, United States
Silver Spring, Maryland, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$35,360–$42,744 yearHigh School Or EquivalentEnterprise
Full TimeHigh School Or EquivalentEnterprise
Job Summary
Monitor patients on the emergency petition with mental health diagnoses, behavioral health issues, or cognitive impairment to ensure their safety and security. Assist nursing staff in providing a safe environment for disoriented or self-harming individuals while collaborating with the care team. Perform duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including lifting patients up to 35 pounds and operating electronic medical records. Requires BLS/CPR certification, nursing assistant certification preferred, and ability to work in a high-stress environment. Shifts are 12-hour nights.
Required Qualifications
- Nursing assistant certification preferred
- BLS/CPR certification required
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to successfully complete required training and demonstrate associated knowledge and skills
- Computer and audiovisual skills using various applications and technologies: Internet, email, word processing, wireless phone, electronic medical record
- Ability to work in a high-stress environment
- Effective eye and hand coordination
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize
- Ability to work well and effectively communicate with individuals and teams
- Must be able to independently perform essential job functions
- Must be able to independently: (a) lift patients/patient care equipment up to 35 pounds
- Must be able to independently: (b) push, pull, and move patients and patient care equipment
- Must be able to independently: (c) bend body downward at the waist and be able to kneel
- Must be able to independently: (d) utilize a computer for periods of time throughout the shift
- Must be able to independently: (e) perform fine motor skills both upper extremities
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly at distances close to the eyes
- Must be able to identify and distinguish auditory alarms in noisy environments
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in an acute healthcare facility with mental health or psychiatric patients preferred
- Possesses a broad practical understanding of life experience and the ability to relate to individuals with behavioral or mental health disorders
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