"Safe Patient Mobility Coordinator - Full time - Marina del Rey Hospital"

Job Description

Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital and its staff aim to exceed the expectations of our patients, their families and the community with a service-oriented attitude. We seek excellence, courtesy, teamwork, respect, communication and enthusiasm in our future colleagues. If you are looking for exciting career opportunities with growth potential, come and join the team at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital!

Are you driven to enhance patient care and promote safety in healthcare environments? Become the Safe Patient Mobility Coordinator at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital. You will join a leading healthcare team and work in a vibrant setting where your efforts are appreciated and essential to our achievements.

Responsibilities:

• Apply a detailed approach to assess and address educational needs in collaboration with the nursing department regarding the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) program.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of SPHM educational programs, continually seeking ways to improve.
• Provide training, instruction, and informal supervision to clinical staff on accurate body mechanics and the appropriate use of SPHM equipment.
• Support the Program Manager by conducting assessments that address both the long-term and short-term needs and strengths of the SPHM program.
• Report program and staff needs, recommending the type, length, and frequency of support necessary to meet identified needs.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive reports and records of SPHM program data.
• Compile educational materials and encouraging documents to aid in staff training.
• Identify safety concerns and work alongside unit-based leadership and the Program Manager to maintain a safe environment.
• Market SPHM training and education to the in-house clinical staff effectively.

Shift: Mon- Fri, 900a-530p and weekend rotation

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma/GED, GED/High School diploma Minimum.

Work Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in direct patient care role, (PT, EMT, CNA, Lift Team experience preferred) Minimum.

Licenses and Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) BCLS via AHA Required

Overtime Status: NONEXEMPT

Shift Length: 8 hour

Salary Range: $24.00 - $36.16

Department: Physical Therapy