Lead Patient Safety Supporter Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

Lead Patient Safety Supporter
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, 30342-1605 Category
Allied Health R-29522 Job Type
Part time

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Work Shift
Day
Work Day(s)
Variable
Shift Start Time
7:00 AM
Shift End Time
7:00 PM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Assists in providing oversight for all aspects of patient safety and patient monitoring provided by Patient Safety Supporters and Central Staffing Office Patient Care Specialists working as a qualified staff member to perform patient monitoring. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Serves as a resource to those fulfilling the Patient Safety Supporter role communicates and enforces policy and procedure requirements.
Experience
At least one year of experience as a Patient Safety Supporter performing 1:1 monitoring of at risk patients
Preferred Qualifications
Experience precepting other staff members in the Patient Safety Supporter or similar role
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Certification Summary
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment or at time of offer if working in the Emergency Department
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Ability to work without direct supervision
Ability to coordinate work schedules and effectively utilize manpower to accomplish required tasks
Ability to apply judgment and make sound decisions
Ability to balance multiple priorities
Ability to identify problems, brainstorm possible solutions, communicate and take action, solve the problem, and prevent the problem from recurring
Ability to calmly and professionally resolve verbal/physical responses in stressful situations
Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
Job Responsibilities
Maintains a safe environment for all patients through 1:1 continuous monitoring while complying with all established procedures and policies.
Provides excellent service in interactions with all customers, including coworkers, patients, visitors, physicians, and volunteers.
Acts as a shift lead in supporting supervisor with operational responsibilities on a daily basis.
Assists with training needs of staff.
Proactively rounds with departmental staff and leaders from other departments.
Thinks, acts, and behaves as the shift lead in the absence of supervisor or manager.
Responds to and assists with staff emergencies involving

CSO PSS/PCS

staff including Code BERTS.
Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of quality of services provided.
Assist Supervisor and/or Manager with development of staff by being available to teammates, acting as a resource to help complete complicated/complex tasks, providing on the job training to team, and seeking out opportunities to become actively involved in staff workflow and development.
Provide Supervisor and/or Manager feedback on staff performance, educational needs, and workflow status.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address
1001 Johnson Ferry Rd
Job Family
Other Patient Care