Patient Safety Screener PRN at Poinciana Medical Center in Kissimmee, Florida

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION SHIFT: PRN

SCHEDULE: PRN/Per Diem

Poinciana Medical Center is a four-story, 150,000 square foot hospital with 70 private beds and a six-bed private ICU. We provide a full range of acute care services including emergency services, inpatient and outpatient diagnostic imaging, inpatient and outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, laboratory, pharmacy, and a full range of support services. Our ED is approximately 14,500 square feet and consists of 22 private treatment rooms, an EMS entrance and a helicopter pad.

Position Description: The Patient Safety Screener (PSS) participates in high quality, patient-centered care by operating a station designed to control access of individuals that present to facility access points. In collaboration with the patient care team, the PSS screens individuals to ensure the patient and staff environment is free of potential exposure to respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases. The PSS provides guidance to patients and visitors on the appropriate pathways, following established protocols. The PSS may assist with directing patients, traffic, or monitoring in remote locations.

* Monitors patients and other individuals entering the facility, driving into the facility parking lot, or using remote parking/waiting areas. Maintains physical presence at assigned entry point.

* Communicates clearly using compassionate connected care model with all patients, visitors, and the general public.

* Ensures a sage patient and staff environment by screening all entrants according to established guidelines. Utilizes approved screening methods as appropriate to the situation, including verbal screening and temperature assessment.

* Reports any concerns with screening or entrant condition promptly.

* Directs patients or individuals appropriately based on defined criteria.

* Relays appropriate hand-off communication to appropriate nursing personnel or other personnel to ensure continuity of care and safe environment.

* Demonstrates knowledge and respect of patient rights to privacy and protection of patient confidentiality

* Creates clear, accurate documentation as stated in CDC and facility protocols.

* Complies with principles of hand hygiene, aseptic, and sterile technique

QUALIFICATIONS POSITION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION:

* High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is preferred

CERTIFICATIONS:

* BLS through American Heart Association is preferred

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