HMC Patient Safety Attendant
About The Position
Responsible for providing direct observation of patients as directed by the nursing plan of care and under the supervision of the nursing staff and/or nursing supervisor. This role involves reporting on changes in patient conditions to appropriate staff, interacting and coping effectively with diverse populations in sudden, stressful situations resulting from trauma, and physical and mental illness. The attendant performs tasks within the scope of their educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of Southern Illinois Healthcare and other local, state, and federal guidelines.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous CNA, nurse aide/patient care experience desired and/or 1-year prior experience as a mental health counselor, law enforcement officer, or in a mental/behavioral health role preferred.
- Must be able to work with people who are sick or injured and who may be feeling low in their situation.
- Must be able to listen to patient’s worries, so patient sitters need to be comfortable listening and responding, while always maintaining a professional approach.
Nice To Haves
- Previous CNA, nurse aide/patient care experience
- 1-year prior experience as a mental health counselor, law enforcement officer, or in a mental/behavioral health role
Responsibilities
- Provides close observation of patients, focusing solely on observation and avoiding non-work related activities.
- Communicates with nursing staff to understand patient parameters before and during each assignment.
- Maintains and documents required logs and records.
- Remains with patient while in bathroom, always keeping a clear visual.
- Checks that all suicide/mental health rooms are clear of any unnecessary medical equipment.
- Provides a proper handoff to another staff member, completed in the presence of the patient, when patient sitters must leave the patient.
- Able to use behavior management strategies to de-escalate agitated patients.
- Must be able to work with people who are sick or injured and who may be feeling low in their situation.
- Must be able to listen to patient’s worries, so patient sitters need to be comfortable listening and responding, while always maintaining a professional approach.
- Keeps LMS education, CPR, CPI, and other required educations up to date.
Benefits
- Rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally
- An environment of excellence in patient care
- Experiential learning opportunities for students
- Scholarship Program (tuition, lab fees, books, educational supplies)
- Phlebotomy Program (work in as few as nine weeks)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
