Unit Support Associate/Patient Sitter - EDChildren's National Hospital • Washington, Utah, United States
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Unit Support Associate/Patient Sitter - ED
Children's National Hospital
- Washington, Utah, United States
- Washington, Utah, United States
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In collaboration with and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse the Unit Support Associate will assist in activities directly related to the care of patients and operation of the unit. This will include but is not limited to providing direct 1:1 observation of patients related to safety or behavioral issues. Support the unit function by assisting in the maintenance of supplies, operations Qualifications: Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Basic computer skills preferred knowledge of child development preferred Required Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required) Functional Accountabilities Maintain Patient Safety Maintain environmental safety through room sweep and checklist
Adhere to principles of pediatric safety through use of handrails, seat belts and direct observation.
Never leave patient unattended
Intervene quickly to calm, redirect, reorient patient, or guide patient to prevent harm to self or others.
Remain in patient room unless relieved by nurse or another Unit support associate
Accompany patient for any procedures off the unit
Meet/Satisfy Patient Needs Engage patient in distracting, age appropriate goal oriented behavior, provide activities and conversations that are distracting and therapeutic (discuss with bedside RN)
Reinforces positive behavior
Assist with linen changes and room stocking
Assist in activities of daily living, including but not limited to washing, toileting, position changes and assistance with meals
Maintain universal precautions
Assist with providing breaks as directed by Charge Nurse
Maintain a Clean and Safe Environment Keep room clean and tidy
Maintain a calm environment
When not responsible for direct patient observation stock unit, nurse servers, carts etc as directed by charge nurse.
Monitor common unit areas for cleanliness, stock par levels and supplies
Reports safety hazards to staff i.e. broken furniture/broken equipment
Assist in a variety of unit support activities as directed by Charge Nurse i.e. room set up, answer call bells, customer service activities. Effective Communication with Other Staff Reports pertinent patient information and call for assistance if the patient develops destructive behaviors i.e. pulling lines.
With RN establishes priorities for individual patient communicates with team members in establishing priority tasks.
Maintains regular communication with RN related to assigned duties and patient behavior; preforms activities within prescribed scope, seeks clarification when needed
Immediately report escalating behaviors to RN
Confers with RN when confronted with unfamiliar patient care issue.
Ensure information sharing when handing off to new Safety attendant
Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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