at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Patient Safety Attendant - 8E Adult Psychiatry
Patient Safety Attendant - 8E Adult Psychiatry
Hiring Department: 8E Adult Psychiatry
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025154
Posting Close Date: May 29, 2024
Position Number: CF2242
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.
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.
Description:
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.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. One (1) year (12 months) of "lived" experiencei 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)
Based on position and institutional requirements, possession of a valid and current (appropriate) State of Illinois driver's license and proof of insurance at the time of appointment.
i 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... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
