Patient Safety Assistant. Flexible PRN Pool, Full-time 12 hr. Nights Position Available In Forsyth, North Carolina

Patient Safety Assistant. Flexible PRN Pool, Full-time 12 hr. Nights Wake Forest Baptist Health – 3.8

Winston-Salem, NC Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$38.6K – $47.2K a year 2 days ago Benefits Wellness program Paid parental leave Health savings account Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Qualifications CPR Certification Heartsaver Certification High school diploma or GED Patient care Patient interaction Communication skills Entry level Patient observation Full Job Description Patient Safety Assistant. Flexible PRN Pool, Full-time 12 hr.

Nights, Winston-Salem What We Offer :

Day 1

Health Coverage:

Amazing health insurance with the option of copay or HSA eligible plans

Wellness Incentives:

Up to $1,350/year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program

Education:

Eligible for our Prepaid College Tuition Assistance program (up to $5,250/year)!

Parental Benefits:

Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave

Retirement:

Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions

JOB SUMMARY

Works under the direction of a registered nurse as a non-licensed team member to provide direct observation for patients requiring supervision for safety reasons. Provides basic care to patients as instructed and support to the patient care team. Communicates to the care team any patient issues or needs.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED. Previous experience with patient care preferred. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or

REGISTRATION

HeartSaver CPR required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Ensures a secure and safe patient environment by remaining in the patient room. 2. Obtains any patient care instructions from patient care team. 3. Remains observant of patient activity and behavior and notifies care team of any changes. 4. Notifies care team of any patient requests. 5. Responds as directed by care team to address patient basic care or safety needs. 6. Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to monitor patient safety and react appropriately to environmental safety factors Proficient and appropriate interpersonal and communication skills Ability to respond to emergency or urgent situations Ability to maintain concentration when subject to frequent and varied interruptions and noise levels Ability to interact with patients and care team staff

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Possible exposure to infection and contagious diseases Occasional exposure to radiation hazards Exposure to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemical Contact with patient under a variety of circumstances

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Amount of time spent performing the following activities: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum