Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital

Department : Security

Work Type : Full Time

FTE: 0.000100 : Per diem

Work Schedule : No Hours Assigned

Summary :

Provides direct observation of a patient at risk for safety.

Responsibilities :

· Notifies members of clinical care team of any change in patient’s condition, intentions, or if verbalizes intent to hurt self or others. · Stays with patient at all times, keeping the patient in full view at all times, and remains alert and observes patient during their assigned shift. Arranges coverage for patient when needs to leave room. · Ensures all personal care items are within patient reach and assists the patient with meal tray set up (opening cartons, removing lids, etc.). · Monitors patient safety. · Utilizes respectful verbal cues to elicit patient cooperation. Participates in general conversation or other distraction activities if desired by patient. · Maintains a safe environment complying with NLH policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed. · Other Duties

Other Information :

• MOAB training required – Day 2

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
• Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.

Education

• Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

Working Conditions

• Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
• Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).