Patient Safety Assistant

3 weeks ago


Columbus, Ohio, United States Nationwide Children's Hospital Full time
Job Title: Patient Safety Assistant - Nursing Unit C5A

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Patient Safety Assistant to join our team at Nationwide Children's Hospital. As a Patient Safety Assistant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients and staff.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide direct observation and supervision of patients requiring continuous monitoring, ensuring their safety and protection.
  • Conduct regular checks of the patient environment to maintain safety and observe patients for behaviors that may indicate potential harm to themselves or others.
  • Participate in unit conferences and receive assignments and handoffs from charge nurses or nurses in charge of patients.
  • Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and ambulation, as directed by the RN accountable for the patient.
  • Provide age-appropriate interaction, encouragement, and support to patients, reinforcing positive behavior and using de-escalation techniques as needed.
  • Act as a preceptor for new Patient Safety Assistants and participate in educational activities offered by the unit or area.
Requirements:
  • High school graduate or equivalent required.
  • Current CPR-BLS for Healthcare Provider certification required.
  • Maintain crisis management training as designated by Nationwide Children's Hospital.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
  • Ability to work and concentrate amidst distractions and exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations.
Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?

At Nationwide Children's Hospital, we are passionate about building, sustaining, and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live our values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.

We are 14,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share.



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