Patient Safety Attendant - Atrium Health Mercy FT
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, and assisting the nursing team in maintaining a ligature-resistant or ligature-free environment. The attendant must notify and update the licensed nurse of immediate patient safety, patient care, and staff needs, while fostering positive and professional communication between patients and staff and adhering 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
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
