Patient Safety Attendant
About The Position
The Patient Safety Attendant maintains a safe environment and remains with patients to provide the level of observation delegated by a Registered Nurse. The role documents information from patient observation, communicates pertinent information to the Registered Nurse during handoffs, and promptly reports immediate patient safety, care, and staff needs to the licensed nurse. The attendant also assists the nursing team in maintaining a ligature-resistant or ligature-free environment as appropriate to the clinical setting, promotes positive and professional communication between patients and staff, and follows all policies and procedures. This is a part-time position working 24 hours per week on a 7 a.m.–7 p.m. day schedule, with weekend rotation and holiday requirements. The listed pay range is $18.85–$28.30.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- CPI certification before conducting patient observation.
- Ability to speak and understand English in understandable terms.
- Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, push, and pull, and to lift and support up to 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Manual and finger dexterity, with intact sight, hearing, smell, and touch.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe environment and remain with patients to provide the level of observation delegated by the Registered Nurse.
- Document information required during the patient observation experience.
- Perform handoff communication with the Registered Nurse regarding pertinent patient information.
- Assist the nursing team in maintaining a ligature-resistant or ligature-free environment as appropriate to the clinical setting.
- Notify and update the licensed nurse about immediate patient safety, patient care, and staff needs.
- Foster 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 benefits.
- 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.
- Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
