Patient Safety Attendant - Venice Campus - Full Time - Nights

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Venice, FL

12d

About The Position

The Patient Safety Attendant is present with a designated patient, visually or physically, to observe behavior, communicate with and de-escalate the patient, and notify nursing personnel if the patient's condition changes or assistance is needed. The attendant may also assist PCT/MST or nursing staff with basic functions for the designated patient, but does not replace the responsibilities or scope of other staff roles.

Requirements

• Obtain BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of the start date.
• Obtain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification within 60 days of the hire date.
• Meet the physical demand requirements indicated within the ADA requirements at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a healthcare field.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to provide calm verbal feedback, redirect behavior, and reinforce patient safety.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience of growth and development, and the ability to interact, communicate with, and care compassionately for the specific patient population.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• High school diploma, GED, or certificate.

Responsibilities

• Remain visually or physically present with the designated patient and observe patient behavior.
• Communicate with and de-escalate the patient.
• Notify nursing personnel when the patient's condition changes or assistance is required.
• Assist PCT/MST or nursing staff with basic functions for the designated patient without substituting for their normal job scopes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED