Patient Safety Assistant

Samaritan Health Services

Newport, OR

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Under the direction of the RN assists with patient care in accordance with scope of responsibility and competencies. Provides constant observation of patients who are confused, at risk for causing injury to themselves or others, or whose behavior is unpredictable or difficult to manage. Reports changes in patient condition immediately to the RN.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
- The Emergency Department provides care for patients with a wide variety of needs from non-critical to emergent medical conditions including emergent and urgent mental health care. All patients are welcome whether walking in or arriving by emergency transport. All Emergency Department staff are certified to care for critical cardiac and trauma patients including children.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- Successful completion of SHS Patient Safety Assistant training program or equivalent required.
- Healthcare Provider BLS required.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous practical experience in a medical setting preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
- Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
- Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Rarely
  (1 - 10% of the time)
  Occasionally
  (11 - 33% of the time)
  Frequently
  (34 - 66% of the time)
  Continually
  (67 - 100% of the time)
  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
  
  CLIMB - STAIRS
  SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
  KNEEL (on knees)
  SIT
  
  LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
  LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
  CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
  SQUAT Repetitive
  ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
  REACH - Upward
  PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
  PULL (0-20 pounds force)
  WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
  
  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
  STAND
  CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  BEND FORWARD at waist
  ROTATE TRUNK Standing
  REACH - Forward
  MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
  PINCH Fingers
  GRASP Hand/Fist
  FINGER DEXTERITY
  None specified

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