Patient Safety Attendant - Full Time Days

Orlando Health • Melbourne, FL

15h

About The Position

The Patient Safety Attendant performs ordered increased visual or continuous visual observation of patients. The role supports patient safety and comfort by providing diversionary activities, assisting with nutrition under Registered Nurse direction, accompanying patients to diagnostic tests and procedures, and maintaining observation during those activities. The attendant communicates patient behavior changes to the Registered Nurse, completes handoffs with the RN and the next attendant, and maintains a clean, safe care environment. The position is full time and listed for day shifts.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Maintain current HeartSaver Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification is required for units other than the inpatient Behavioral Health Unit (BHU).

Responsibilities

• Provide diversionary activities, such as reading aloud to the patient.
• Assist the patient with nutrition needs as necessary under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Accompany the patient to diagnostic testing and procedures and maintain observation during tests or procedures.
• Never leave the patient alone unless instructed by the nurse; Baker and Marchman Act patients must never be left alone.
• Receive report from the RN and previous Patient Safety Attendant, and give report to the RN and oncoming attendant before leaving.
• Use the Safe Patient Room Environment Checklist during every change of staff or transfer of care for Baker Act, behavioral health, and suicide risk patients.
• Observe changes in the patient’s behaviors or actions and immediately report them to the Registered Nurse.
• Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
• Maintain compliance with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Remain awake and alert, avoiding activities that distract from the patient, such as reading, studying, socializing, using the telephone, or watching television.
• Maintain a clean and safe patient care environment.
• Receive and process incoming calls, patient calls, and guest requests as appropriate to the patient.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Qualifying positions may receive evening, night, and weekend shift differentials.
• Benefits starting on day one.
• Student loan repayment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free college education programs.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid paternity leave.
• Fertility benefits.
• Backup elder and childcare.
• Pet insurance.
• PTO and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED