AdventHealth-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Shawnee, KS
501-1,000 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services

The Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) participates in high-quality, patient-centered care by providing continuous observation and monitoring for high risk patients. In collaboration with the patient care team, the PSA ensures the patient environment is free of obstacles and minimizes risk of falls and accidental or intentional self-harm. The PSA may also assist with basic activities of daily living.

  • Maintains a direct line of sight with patient at all times, including while family and/or visitors are in the room.
  • Accompanies patient and ensures patient safety during transportation, testing, and procedures occurring away from the patient's normal environment.
  • Establishes a safe, risk-free patient environment by utilizing knowledge of fall prevention protocols, infection control measures, and self-harm prevention. Performs room assessment regularly and after any visitations.
  • Monitors patient physical and emotional condition. Reports any changes in status promptly while remaining direct line of sight with the patient.
  • Intervenes as needed to prevent patient from harming self or others. Seeks immediate assistance for escalating incidents.
  • Graduate of high school
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) 90 day Grace Period
  • De-Escalation Training 90 day Grace Period
  • 1 years of experience in a healthcare setting
  • Benefits from Day One
  • Paid Days Off from Day One
  • Career Development
  • Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
  • Mental Health Resources and Support
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