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divh2Patient Safety Assistant/h2pProvides direct observation of patients placed on Suicide/Self Destructive Behavior or other patients requiring constant attendance, in order to provide maximum protection of both patients and staff./ppEssential Functions:/pulliPerforms regular checks of the patient environment to maintain safety and observes patient for behaviors./liliProvides alert observation through sitting as a 1:1 supervision in patient room; camera monitoring 7 or more patients at one time, or completing every 15-minute safety checks for 4 or more patients. Participates in unit conferences as requested./liliReceives assignment and handoff from charge nurse or nurse in charge of patient prior to entering patient room. Completes required charting or paperwork. Assists with Admission Discharge Process as directed by unit RN./liliCompletes unit/room orientation; reinforces information given to patients. Assists with activities of daily living according to practitioner order. Always accompanies patient when out of the room and does not leave a patient unattended./liliProvides age-appropriate interaction, encouragement, support, and reinforces positive behavior with a calm approach, as well as reinforcing behavior/safety plan when appropriate./liliActs as a preceptor of orientation and training of other Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) staff./liliAssists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by performing frequent environmental checks to ensure patient and staff safety./li/ulpEducation Requirement:/ppHigh School Diploma or equivalent, required./ppLicensure Requirement:/pp(not specified)/ppCertifications:/pulliCurrent CPR certification - BLS for Healthcare Provider, required./liliMaintains crisis management training as designated by NCH./li/ulpSkills:/pulliMust possess good communication skills./liliMust be able to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner./liliMust be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic./liliMust be flexible and not easily frustrated in dealing with differences of opinion./liliDemonstrates promptness and consistency in meeting scheduled work commitments./li/ulpExperience:/ppExperience in Behavioral Health setting, preferred./ppPhysical Requirements:/ppOCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Hot Temperatures, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Working at Heights, Working Outdoors/ppFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel/ppCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing Far/near, Sitting, Standing, Walking/ppAdditional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:/ppCrisis Management Training./p/div