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nPenn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
nToday at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
nPart Time .5FTE 20hrs/week
nPOSITION SUMMARY: Provides direct observation for patients requiring direct supervision for safety reasons. This includes patients with compromised judgment pertaining to their safety and wellbeing as it relates to falls; interference with therapeutic equipment; patients who may need companions due to their state of confusion or agitation; and/or patients at risk for self-harm or elopement.
nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:
nnnProvides direct supervision/line of sight to patients with safety concerns.
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nnAssists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, hygiene, feeding, etc.).
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nnUses appropriate resources for patients with special needs such as language barriers, sensory problems, altered cognition, cultural and religious needs.
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nnIntegrates principles of infection control & infection prevention into practice.
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nnUses standard precautions and uses personal protective equipment.
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nnInteracts with the patient in a manner that preserves patient dignity, privacy, and meets psychosocial and age-appropriate needs of the patient.
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nnStays at the patient's bedside and keeps the patient in their direct line of vision at all times. Personal activities such as reading, studying, crafts, using personal social media devices are not permitted while on duty supervising patients.
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nnEscorts and assists patients with ambulatory/bathroom privileges and stays with the patient at all times, requesting assistance as needed.
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nnInteracts with the patient as appropriate to provide diversionary activities to engage the patient. This includes reading to the patient, working on a puzzle or similar activity with the patient, conversing with the patient, etc.
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nnAssists with patient re-positioning and assists patient with bed ↔ chair transfers.
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nnHelps patient with general comfort needs.
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nnKeeps patient's immediate care area free of clutter and hazards.
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nnMonitors patients per policy and within a manner that protects the safety of patients and others.
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nnCommunicates patient and unit information to the RN and interdisciplinary team in a timely manner.
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nnSeeks help from patient's primary RN and interdisciplinary team when needed.
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nnInforms patient's primary RN when experiencing difficulty completing an assignment.
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nnReceives report and clarifies information as needed.
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nnStays with the patient (within arms-reach) until relieved by another Patient Safety Assistant or healthcare provider.
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nnClarifies break times with patient's primary RN and nursing staff.
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nnInforms patient's primary RN when leaving the unit for any reason.
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nnEnsures there is coverage for the patient before leaving the patient's bedside.
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nnIntroduces self to patient and explains the role.
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nnServes as preceptor and mentor for new Patient Safety Assistants
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nnDocuments patient behaviors and interventions in the Electronic Medical Record or on paper as appropriate
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nnPerforms duties in accordance with Penn Medicine Lancaster General values, policies, and procedures.
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n nSECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
nnnCommunicates support of organizational values and strategies
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nnSupports organizational programs and performs job duties in accordance with these standards
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nnPerforms assigned duties directed by staff to maintain unit in a state of survey readiness and maintains quality initiatives
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nnReads hospital emails regularly and attends staff meetings regularly
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nnKeeps patient care area and work environment safe, neat, organized.
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nnOther duties as assigned.
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n nJOB REQUIREMENTS
nMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
nnnHigh school diploma or equivalent
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nnMust complete on the job orientation and training as scheduled.
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nnAbility to speak, understand, read and write English.
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nnHealthcare provider CPR (can attain certification within 30 days of hire).
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n nWe believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
nLive Your Life's Work
nWe are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
nREQNUMBER:
Worksite address
lancaster, PA, 17622, US
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