Clinical Patient Safety Attendant - General Medicine - McClure 6

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