HCA Healthcare - Houston, TX

posted 13 days ago

Full-time
Houston, TX
251-500 employees
Hospitals

About the position

The Patient Safety Screener PRN role at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center involves providing continuous observation and monitoring for high-risk patients to ensure their safety and well-being. This position is crucial in creating a safe patient environment, assisting with daily living activities, and collaborating with the healthcare team to enhance patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains a direct line of sight with patients at all times, including during family visits.
  • Accompanies patients to ensure safety during transportation, testing, and procedures.
  • Establishes a safe patient environment by applying fall prevention protocols and infection control measures.
  • Performs regular room assessments and documentation of patient status and activities during shifts.
  • Assists nursing staff with tasks such as transporting patients and delivering equipment and supplies.
  • Participates in departmental performance improvement activities and seeks opportunities for process improvement.
  • Restocks non-medicinal patient room supplies as needed.

Requirements

  • Experience in patient observation or related field.
  • Ability to maintain patient safety and provide high-quality care.
  • Strong communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Nice-to-haves

  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
  • Knowledge of fall prevention and infection control protocols.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Adoption assistance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Family leave
  • Flexible spending account
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