Patient Safety Attendant
Montefiore Nyack Hospital•Village of Nyack, NY
•$22 - $23•Onsite
About The Position
The Patient Safety Attendant 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 position is based in Nyack, New York, and works a night shift from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with alternate weekends and a rotating schedule.
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.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association required within 30 days.
- Attend mandated training, including nonviolent crisis intervention, within 30 days.
Nice To Haves
- Previous health care experience or experience as a companion to geriatric or psychiatric patients is preferred; 1–3 years preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with patients’ personal hygiene and grooming.
- Assist with patients’ nutritional needs, including feeding, meal setup, providing fluids, refilling water pitchers, and delivering supplemental or bedtime snacks.
- Lift, move, turn, and transport patients using appropriate equipment and proper body mechanics.
- 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 positive customer service, acknowledge concerns, take corrective action, and escort customers when necessary.
- Participate in department- and hospital-wide process or outcome improvement activities, self-development, and annual competency assessment.
- Comply with licensure or certification requirements and use equipment, supplies, and charge processes appropriately.
- Complete projects and assignments within expected time frames.
- Participate in activities that support the hospital’s mission.
- Follow the hospital’s We Care standards for teamwork, empowerment, communication, appearance, responsiveness, and service excellence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
