Patient Safety Attendant

Trinity Health • Mason City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for proactively ensuring and maintaining patient safety and security under the direction of Registered Nurse. Observes and monitors safety and comfort of non-suicidal patients who require frequent or continual observation and contact, due to psychiatric, medical and/or safety reasons.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CPI certification required; must be obtained with 6 months of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patient, family, visitors and hospital staff.
• Ability to respond quickly to patient behavioral changes by reporting and summoning assistance.
• Solid customer service skills.
• Ability to work in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
• Strong prioritization, multi-tasking and coordination skills within a fast-paced environment.
• Personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.
• Must be able to read, write and/or speak English.

Responsibilities

• Proactively ensuring and maintaining patient safety and security under the direction of Registered Nurse.
• Observing and monitoring safety and comfort of non-suicidal patients who require frequent or continual observation and contact, due to psychiatric, medical and/or safety reasons.
• Communicating effectively with patient, family, visitors and hospital staff.
• Responding quickly to patient behavioral changes by reporting and summoning assistance.
• Maintaining ongoing CPI renewals.

Benefits

• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Benefit Package (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
• Educational assistance
• Success Sharing - a bonus when the organization meets its goals

What This Job Offers

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