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Behavioral Safety Assistant II

Pennsylvania Medicine

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Über

Behavioral Safety Assistant II Penn 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. Today 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? The Behavioral Safety Assistant (BSA) II is a key member of the interdisciplinary team responsible for the continuous observation of assigned patients. This role involves either direct bedside observation or remote video/virtual surveillance. The BSA II is assigned primarily to patients who are at risk of harming themselves or others, or those with impaired judgment, or those who need continuous observation and engagement due to other identified safety concerns. The role reports through the behavioral health department and works closely with the nursing department throughout the hospital entire hospital, including the Emergency Department, inpatient nursing units and other areas. Observations and 1:1 Assignments: Provide 1:1 observation of assigned patients based on behavioral health or safety needs. Maintain direct line-of-sight at all times, ensuring the patient is never left unattended unless directed by the assigned Registered Nurse. The BSA should be positioned to respond to quickly to the patient's needs and safety. Continual Rounding: Monitor a cohort of patients with behavioral health needs by conducting regular rounds. Ensure timely documentation of observations for each patient within the required intervals, maintaining consistent movement between assigned patients. Credentials:
Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) CPR Certification, Training provided if certification not held at time of hire.
Education or Equivalent Experience:
H.S. Diploma/GED (Required) 1+ years previous training and/or experience in a patient care environment preferred such as medical, behavioral health or clinical assistant or health technician, or patient safety assistant. Able to communicate effectively with patients who may have altered mentation or situational awareness. Working knowledge of computer use.
We 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. Live Your Life's Work We 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.

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

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English

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