Patient Safety Attendant - Nights

Patient Safety Attendant - Nights

 

Hiring Department: Hospital Psychiatric Nursing

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1020448

Posting Close Date: 12/22/2023

Hours: Full-time, nights 11p - 7a rotating weekends

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or designee, the Patient Safety Attendant delivers patient care utilizing the Relationship-Based Care model as a framework with the primary responsibility to provide ongoing and continuous observation, and monitoring to patients who may pose a threat of harm. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Patient Safety Attendant functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.
Duties & Responsibilities

Completes assigned projects relating to one-on-one peer support case management and supports the patient through continuous observation of patient or when not providing ongoing and continuous observation, perform Q/15-minute behavioral observation checks or camera observation.

Develops a rapport and builds therapeutic relationships with clients/peers to create a safe space where clients/peers can be open and honest about their struggles; provides support to clients/peers on a variety of subjects by offering an open perspective and dialogue.

Provides feedback to RN while completing routine case management assignments to enhance throughput from the emergency room to the psych department.

Documents patient information in EHR (nursing care provided, intake and output).

Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health values through teamwork and effective communication to achieve quality outcomes, Patient Safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.

Collaborates with other staff to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.

Functions as a behavioral health sitter and floats between units within the UI Health Hospital System

Other duties as assigned.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. One (1) year (12 months) of "lived" experience in sustained recovery and re-entry in the area(s) of specialization inherent to the position.
   Incarceration
   Chronic health management (diabetes, hypertension, cancer, etc.)
   Mental/behavioral health management
   Substance abuse (illicit drug or alcohol dependency)

Note: This experience may include personal experience as a parent, guardian, or a loved one you have supported through such a journey.
Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to engage and establish rapport with people from varied ethnic/social/economic backgrounds and health challenges. 
• Ability to build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among others.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the EHR with on-the-job training

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position.  UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience.  In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick.  In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents.  Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held.  Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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