Patient Care/Patient Safety Attendant (PSA):

• Per assignment of Registered Nurse, the employee provides care including but not limited to activities of daily living, diversional activities, collecting patient data, monitoring for symptoms of increased risk, assist with transportation, comfort measures, environmental safety, milieu observation, and assists with discharge of patient reinforcing assigned teaching.

Behavior Intervention:

• Actively participates in providing a therapeutic milieu in order to engage patients in treatment. Participates in milieu safety inspections. Communicates with RN and other care team members regarding patient interactions, observations, and noticeable problems or changes in patient status.
• Uses therapeutic communication skills when interacting with patients and families. Provides physical, emotional, and protective care for patients consistent with treatment plan. Provides input around safety recommendations and interventions.

Patient Video Monitoring:

• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the continuous video monitoring software. Maintains constant visual observation at all times.
• Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device located in a patient’s room. Notifies the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, is exhibiting symptoms RN requests report of, or is at imminent risk of injury or distress.
• Documents interactions within the electronic health record.

Communication:

• Communicates directly with Registered Nurses related to patient trends, advances, and deviations from the plan of care.
• Discusses patient care trajectory (improvement and/or decline) with the interdisciplinary team. Transfers knowledge in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) per policy.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Oregon CNA license with CNA1 (Acute Care) Certification