Patient Safety Attendant
About The Position
The Patient Safety Attendant maintains a safe environment and remains with patients to provide the level of observation delegated by the Registered Nurse. The role documents information required during patient observation, communicates handoff information to the Registered Nurse, and supports a ligature-resistant or ligature-free environment as appropriate to the clinical setting. The attendant also updates the licensed nurse about immediate patient safety, patient care, and staff needs, fosters positive and professional communication between patients and staff, and adheres to policies and procedures. This is a part-time, PRN position with no benefits eligibility listed. The schedule is listed as 0 hours per week. The pay range is $18.85–$28.30.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Basic Life Support certification required.
- CPI certification required prior to conducting patient observation.
- Must be able to walk, stand, sit, bend, push, and pull.
- Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Must speak and understand English in understandable terms.
- Must have manual and finger dexterity.
- Must have intact sight, hearing, smell, and touch.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe environment and remain with patients to provide the appropriate level of observation as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
- Document information required during the patient observation experience.
- Perform handoff communication with the Registered Nurse regarding pertinent patient information.
- Assist the nursing team in maintaining a ligature-resistant or ligature-free environment as appropriate to the clinical setting.
- Notify and update the licensed nurse about immediate patient safety, patient care, and staff needs.
- Foster positive and professional communication between patients and staff.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
