Patient Safety Assistant - House Operations Unit - Days Job at JPS Health Network
Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.
Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.
Why JPS?
We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:
1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.
When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!
For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org, www.jpshealthnet.org/careers, or www.teamacclaim.org.
Job Title:
Patient Safety Assistant - House Operations Unit - Days
Requisition Number:
28178
Employment Type:
Full Time
Division:
HOUSE OPERATIONS
Compensation Type:
Hourly
Job Category:
Patient Care Support
Hours Worked:
7:00am-7:00pm
Location:
John Peter Smith Hospital
Shift Worked:
Day
Job Description:
Description: The Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) assists in providing a safe environment for patients with identified risks and reduce potential for injury to themselves or others. This PSA will perform functions to enable compliance with JPS Health Network policies and procedures, and Joint Commission accreditation standards.
Typical Duties:
- Observes and monitors patients identified to be at risk for self-injury, fall, and/or otherwise behaviorally impaired.
- Notifies the patient’s nurse when patient displays actions or behaviors suggesting the patient will cause harm to themselves or others or when the patient is unable to utilize the call light and is requesting assistance.
- Attends to patients activities of daily living and will obtain and report vital signs and intake and output to the primary nurse.
- Documents patient behavior according to District policy 910-032 during their assigned shift using all required forms or reporting systems as appropriate.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Approved Patient Safe Handling Course within 90 days of hire. Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
- Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must be maintained throughout employment..
Required Education and Experience:
Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States
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