Ochsner Health
Digital Monitor Tech - Elmwood - Part Time
Ochsner Health, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70112
Patient Safety Attendant
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job works collaboratively with a licensed nurse and Patient Care Technicians under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to maintain patient safety and provide for the delivery of basic patient care. Provides constant observation of the patient (remains with the patient), notifies nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervenes as needed to maintain patient safety and/or prevent patient elopement. Communicates effectively with co-workers, patients, family and visitors and may be required to perform other non-clinical duties as assigned if no patient safety attendant assignment is available. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Education Required - High school diploma or equivalent. Work Experience Required - None. Preferred - Prior experience with psychiatric environment. Experience with computer data entry. Certifications Required - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training to be obtained prior to independent patient care. Current certification as a Nursing Assistant is required for those employed in Skilled Nursing Facilities/Units or areas where they provide Patient Care Tech duties. Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Good communication skills and ability to communicate therapeutically with psychiatric and mentally ill patients. Ability to use independent judgment to monitor and respond to patient related changes in condition. Strong interpersonal skills. Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications. Job Duties Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area. Assists with the plan of care as delegated by the staff nurse/department lead within the scope of practice. Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educations, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in the assigned area. Communicates effectively with patients, families and MDT. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Performs other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards. This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job works collaboratively with a licensed nurse and Patient Care Technicians under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to maintain patient safety and provide for the delivery of basic patient care. Provides constant observation of the patient (remains with the patient), notifies nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervenes as needed to maintain patient safety and/or prevent patient elopement. Communicates effectively with co-workers, patients, family and visitors and may be required to perform other non-clinical duties as assigned if no patient safety attendant assignment is available. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Education Required - High school diploma or equivalent. Work Experience Required - None. Preferred - Prior experience with psychiatric environment. Experience with computer data entry. Certifications Required - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training to be obtained prior to independent patient care. Current certification as a Nursing Assistant is required for those employed in Skilled Nursing Facilities/Units or areas where they provide Patient Care Tech duties. Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Good communication skills and ability to communicate therapeutically with psychiatric and mentally ill patients. Ability to use independent judgment to monitor and respond to patient related changes in condition. Strong interpersonal skills. Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications. Job Duties Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area. Assists with the plan of care as delegated by the staff nurse/department lead within the scope of practice. Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educations, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in the assigned area. Communicates effectively with patients, families and MDT. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Performs other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards. This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.