Clinical Patient Safety Attendant - General Medicine - McClure 6
- Job Ref:
- R0070440
- Category:
- Support Services
- Employment Type:
- Full-Time
- Location:
- 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
- Department:
- General Medicine McClure 6
- Job Type:
- Regular
- Primary Shift:
- Day/Night-8-12hr
- Hours:
- 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
- Hours per Week:
- 36
- Weekend Needs:
- Every Other
- Pay Rate:
- $20.00 - $29.15 per hour
Job Details
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Clinical Patient Safety Attendant (CPSA) is responsible for specific aspects of direct patient care and monitoring focused of safety, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
The CPSA commits to providing and maintaining a safe and caring environment for our patients, their families, and our colleagues while promoting physical, emotional, psychological and cognitive wellbeing. The CPSA fulfills this purpose by:
Upholding a professional and compassionate demeanor
Providing individualized, evidence-based, therapeutic interventions to address specific safety needs
Being an active member of and contributor to the interdisciplinary team
Utilizing safe, timely, effective, equitable, efficient and patient-centered communication
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of AS degree in health care, mental health or human services related field preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Previous health care experience preferred.
Pro-ACT crisis intervention training preferred