Patient Safety Attendant - Atrium Health University City PRN Days
About The Position
The Patient Safety Attendant at Atrium Health University City is a part-time (PRN days) role focused on ensuring patient safety through continuous observation. Key responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, documenting patient information, and communicating pertinent details to the Registered Nurse. The attendant also assists the nursing team in creating a ligature-resistant environment and promotes positive communication between patients and staff. This position requires adherence to all policies and procedures and involves physical activity. Advocate Health, the parent organization, is a large nonprofit integrated health system committed to clinical innovation and equitable care, employing 155,000 teammates across numerous facilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Basic Life Support Certification required.
- CPI certification required prior to conducting patient observation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe environment and remain with patient always to provide the appropriate level of observation to patient as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
- Appropriately document information that is required during the patient observation experience.
- Perform handoff communication with the Registered Nurse regarding pertinent patient information.
- Assist nursing team in maintaining a ligature-resistant or ligature free environment as appropriate to the clinical setting.
- Notify and update the licensed nurse of immediate patient safety, patient care, and staff needs.
- Fosters positive and professional communication between patients and staff.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
