Patient Safety Attendant

Valleywise Health System • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager and with the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) performs nursing-related services for pediatric through geriatric patients requiring increased monitoring beyond what general unit staff can provide. This position is part of the Internal Resource Pool and floats to multiple units as needed. The PSA remains in the assigned patient's room, stays attentive to the patient's safety needs, notifies professional staff of the patient's needs, and alerts them in an emergency. The PSA documents on the observation flow sheet and assists licensed nursing staff with care as delegated.

The position supports a safe environment for patients who are suicidal, on administrative hold, pediatric patients not boarded in a secured area and/or at risk of harm, impulsive, self-injurious, cognitively impaired or confused, or unsteady on their feet. The PSA works collaboratively with all unit members, including the patient and family, and is a vital component of patient care.

Requirements

• Requires a BLS card obtained through an American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
• Must successfully complete approved Valleywise Health computer classes.
• Must successfully complete EVE training within six months.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse people.
• Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED certificate preferred.
• Prior experience as a patient safety attendant in a hospital, nursing home, or home care setting serving patients with medical or behavioral needs preferred.
• One year of hospital experience as a patient care assistant or patient safety attendant preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remain in the assigned patient's room and stay aware of the patient's safety needs.
• Notify professional staff of patient needs and alert them in an emergency.
• Document observations on the observation flow sheet.
• Assist licensed nursing staff with care as delegated.
• Float to multiple units as needed.
• Collaborate with unit members, patients, and families to support patient care and safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed