Patient Safety Attendant
About The Position
The Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) observes and provides in-room observation for assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse and in collaboration with Patient Care Associates. The role includes clinical responsibilities, documenting tasks and observations, and upholding the Patient Bill of Rights. The attendant helps with personal care, nutrition, mobility, and maintaining a safe patient-room environment, while promptly communicating patient-care information and changes in condition to the Registered Nurse. The position is in the Float department in Nyack, New York. The listed shift is day shift, with a rotating schedule from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, 8.5 scheduled daily hours, and 40 hours per pay period. The listed hourly rate is $21.89 / $22.57; the hiring rate may be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education, or other relevant factors. The attendant is expected to provide courteous, respectful, responsive service to patients, families, visitors, and coworkers; communicate effectively; work collaboratively; maintain a professional appearance; and support hospital and department improvement activities. Required training includes BLS through the American Heart Association and mandated training including nonviolent crisis intervention, each within 30 days.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Full command of spoken and written English.
- Sufficient physical ability to assist the Patient Care Associate and Registered Nurse with patient-care functions.
- Demonstrated computer aptitude.
- American Heart Association BLS certification required within 30 days.
- Attend mandated training, including nonviolent crisis intervention, within 30 days.
Nice To Haves
- One to three years of experience preferred.
- Previous health care experience or experience as a companion to geriatric or psychiatric patients preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with patients’ personal hygiene and grooming needs.
- Support patients’ nutritional needs, including feeding, mealtime assistance and setup, supplying fluids, refilling water pitchers, and delivering supplemental or bedtime snacks.
- Lift, move, turn, and transport patients using appropriate body mechanics, including with beds, chairs, stretchers, wheelchairs, and portable mechanical lifts.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and safe patient-room environment.
- Communicate patient-care information to the Registered Nurse or Patient Care Associate.
- Document observations and activities and report pertinent changes in a patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse.
- Observe patients for signs of suicidal disposition and call for help immediately.
- Interact effectively with patients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide escorts to customers when necessary and address customer concerns appropriately.
- Participate in department- or hospital-wide activities to improve processes or outcomes, annual competency assessment, and activities supporting the hospital’s mission.
- Use equipment and supplies in a fiscally prudent manner and use the charge process for supplies and equipment.
- Complete assigned projects and tasks within expected time frames.
- Follow the hospital’s “We Care” standards, including courteous teamwork, accountability, clear communication, professional appearance, responsiveness, and excellence in service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
