PATIENT SAFETY ASSOCIATE - CASUAL

divh2Patient Safety Associate - Casual/h2pPerforms duties for an irrational patient as directed by the nurse responsible for the care of the patient. Sits in patients room with an unobstructed view of the patient at all times. Provides fluids. Assists with meal tray. Assists with basic grooming (combing hair) and ambulation in patient room. Will not assist with shaving, showers, bathing, and incontinence care. Provides socialization, games, cards, TV, reading. Provides for and maintains a safe environment for the patient. Discourages and deters removal/dislodgement of treatment devices/medical apparatus (IVs, feeding tubes, dressings, etc.). Discourages and deters falls, climbing out of bed or injury to self. Accompanies patient to testing in other areas of the hospital. Provides a safe environment for a patient who is requiring supervision, companionship and/or diversion. Provides constant observation and documents observations on safety report sheet. Constant observation is defined as: continuous visual watch of a patient, within-arms length while patient is awake, at all time, requiring a dedicated staff member in attendance at all times. Delivers equipment/supplies to nursing units. Delivers dietary trays. Provides support to waiting families/visitors in waiting rooms, hold areas and emergency departments. Provides friendly patient visitation services. Declutter patient rooms. Ensure patient belongings are within reach. Perform quick perimeter checks of patient rooms and identify areas of concern; report to appropriate staff to be addressed. May visit with patients identified by nurse manager on unit who would like or benefit from a social interaction Other duties as assigned./ppMust be 18 years of age. Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment. Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience./ppPrevious experience in a patient care setting. Good observation and interpersonal skills./ppAct 33 with renewal. Act 34 with renewal. Act 73 FBI Clearance./ppThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department./ppIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.). Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations./ppActively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of ones own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excelas missions, vision and values./ppExcela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations./ppAbility to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below./ppWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential Absolute Necessity.Marginal Minimal Necessity.Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never/ppExtreme Heat - X/ppExtreme Cold - x/ppHeights - x/ppConfined Spaces - x/ppExtreme Noise(85dB) - x/ppMechanical Hazards - x/ppUse of Vibrating Tools - x/ppOperates Vehicle - x/ppOperates Heavy Equipment/ppUse of Lifting/Transfer Devices/ppRotates All Shifts - x/pp8 Hours Shifts - x/pp10-12 Hours Shifts - x/ppOn-Call - x/ppOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk) - x/ppTravel Between Sites - X/ppDirect Patient Care - X/ppRespirator Protective Equipment - X/ppEye Protection - X/ppHead Protection (hard hat) - X/ppHearing Protection - x - X/ppHand Protection/ppFeet, Toe Protection - X - x/ppBody Protection - X/ppLatex Exposure - X/ppSolvent Exposure - X/ppPaint (direct use) Exposure - X/ppDust (sanding) Exposure - X/ppEthylene Oxide Exposure - X/ppCytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure - X/ppBlood/Body Fluid Exposure - X/ppChemicals (direct use) Exposure - X/ppMist Exposure - X/ppWax Stripper (direct use) - X/ppNon-Ionizing Radiation Exposure - X/ppIonizing Radiation Exposure - X/ppLaser Exposure - x/ppWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential Absolute Necessity.Marginal Minimal Necessity.Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never/ppBending (Stooping) - X/ppSitting - X/ppWalking - X/ppClimbing Stairs - X/ppClimbing Ladders - X/ppStanding - X/ppKneeling - X/ppSquatting (Crouching) - X/ppTwisting/Turning - X/ppKeyboard/Computer Operation - x/ppGross Grasp - X/ppFine Finger Manipulation - X/ppHand/Arm Coordination - x/ppPushing/Pulling(lbs. of force) - X/ppCarry - X/ppTransfer/Push/Pull Patients - x/ppSeeing Near w/Acuity - x/ppFeeling (Sensation) - X/ppColor Vision - X/ppHearing Clearly - X/ppPulling/Pushing Objects Overhead - X/ppReaching Above Shoulder Level - X/ppReaching Forward - x/ppLifting Floor to Knuckle - ### - X/ppLifting Seat Pan to Knuckle - ### - X/ppLifting Knuckle to Shoulder - ### - X/ppLifting Shoulder to Overhead - ### - X/p/div