Patient Safety Aide - Part-Time - Nights - Mental Health

The Patient Safety Aide reports to the Nurse Manager and works under the direct supervision of the RN taking care of the assigned patient.

Responsibilities

• The job duties include providing safety of this patient at all times by observing patient activities and reporting unsafe behaviors.
• What you will do Sits in the assigned patient's room, to observe the patient to ensure the patient causes no harm to themselves, or others.
• Specifically ensures the patient does not attempt suicide, fall, injure self, or leaves the hospital against medical advice.
• Promotes team work by working effectively as a team member as well as independently.
• Seeks assistance as needed.
• Consistently keeps team informed of changes as they arise, working closely with all team members to provide quality care and customer service.
• Provides exceptional customer service to all patients/customers.

Requirements

• Education High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred) Experience 1 year
• Behavioral Health (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required) First Aid - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required) Certified Crisis Prevention (CPI) - The Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) within in 15 days of hire (Required) Other Requirements Weekend Shifts Irregular Shifts To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .

Pay

Hampton, Virginia Hiring Range $17.00 - $28.00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needs.