Patient Safety technician, Continuous Video Monitoring, PT, Nights Job at UNAVAI

Department Overview

The Patient Safety Technician (PST) provides continuous care for patients at risk for injury due to; delirium, changes in mental status, psychiatric or behavioral co-morbidities. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PST promotes a therapeutic environment for patients, while assisting with planning, implementing, monitoring, and documenting treatment activities of vulnerable patients in the inpatient setting through video monitoring and direct 1 : 1 patient care.

Function / Duties of Position

Patient Care / Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) :

Per assignment of Registered Nurse, the employee provides care including but not limited to activities of daily living, diversional activities, collecting patient data, monitoring forsymptoms of increased risk, assist with transportation, comfort measures,environmental safety, milieu observation, and assists with discharge ofpatient reinforcing assigned teaching.

Behavior Intervention :

Actively participates in providing a therapeuticmilieu in order to engage patients in treatment. Participates in milieu safety inspections.

Communicates with RN and other care team membersregarding patient interactions, observations, and noticeable problems orchanges in patient status. Uses therapeutic communication skills wheninteracting with patients and families. Provides physical, emotional, andprotective care for patients consistent with treatment plan. Provides inputaround safety recommendations and interventions.

Patient Video Monitoring :

• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the continuous video monitoring software. Maintains constant visual observation at all times.
• Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device located in a patient’s room. Notifies the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, is exhibiting symptoms RN requests report of, or is at imminent risk of injury or distress. Documents interactions within the electronic health record

Communication :

Other Duties as applied

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Oregon CNA license with CNA1 (Acute Care) Certification

Additional Details

Variable schedule, every other weekend.

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