Patient Attendant - Float Pool - Part Time - Forbes Hospital

Highmark Health • Monroeville, PA

82d

About The Position

This job supports the professional nurse by observing the patient and assuring the provision of a safe environment.

Requirements

• Minimum High school diploma or GED
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

• Previous patient care experience

Responsibilities

• Performs selected activities related to patient care (i.e. accompanies patients to tests, physical therapy, occupational therapy, stays in assigned patient’s room and is observant of patient’s needs, and provides diversional activities).
• Provides observation to maintain patient safety by physically intervening and immediately communicating the need for additional assistance.
• Demonstrates effective verbal communication skills by communicating pertinent patient data accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Documents on patient behavior/activity according to policy (medical or behavioral health needs).
• Assumes responsibility for own educational development.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees