About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Patient Safety Associate
- Remains with and observes the assigned patient(s) at all times. Immediately summons the RN if the patient requires assistance or nursing intervention.
- Receives report on the patient’s anticipated behavior. Reports any unusual or potentially dangerous behavior to the RN.
- Observes and alerts RN to any items that are accessible or available to the patient that may be harmful to that patient.
- Reports to the RN in charge of the assigned patient upon arrival to the unit. Receives patient report and assigned meal/break times. Reports off to the RN in charge of the patient prior to leaving for meal/breaks, at the completion of the shift, and whenever leaving the patient for any reason. Never leaves the patient without relief to ensure patient is in constant observation.
- When no sitter assignment available employee will perform customer service rounds within nursing unit. Customer service rounds will include but not limited to the following: Patient /family/visitor comfort measures, obtaining blankets, pillows, beverages upon request. Assisting with ordering and setting up meal trays. Keeping unit clutter free. Obtaining chairs for visitors. Ensuring all visitors have visitor pass. Assist with patient updates/communication between patient and nursing staff. Assist with ambulation to the bathroom.
- High School Diploma or GED
- No prior work experience is required
- One year of prior work experience in Acute care/Medical experience preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
