Patient Safety Attendant - Atrium Health Cleveland PRN

American Addiction Centers • Shelby, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Safety Attendant is responsible for maintaining a safe environment and remaining with the patient at all times to provide the appropriate level of observation as delegated by the Registered Nurse. This role involves documenting required information during patient observation, performing handoff communication with the Registered Nurse, assisting the nursing team in maintaining a ligature-resistant environment, and notifying the licensed nurse of immediate patient safety, care, or staff needs. The attendant also fosters positive and professional communication between patients and staff and adheres to all policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• CPI certification required prior to conducting patient observation.
• Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms.
• Must have manual and finger dexterity.
• Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch.

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

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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