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 the Registered Nurse. The role includes documenting information required during observation, communicating pertinent patient information to the Registered Nurse during handoffs, helping maintain a ligature-resistant or ligature-free environment as appropriate, and promptly notifying the licensed nurse about patient safety, patient care, and staff needs. The attendant fosters positive, professional communication between patients and staff and follows all policies and procedures. This is a part-time position with a schedule of 24 hours per week, working days from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a weekend rotation and holiday requirements. The listed pay range is $18.85–$28.30 per hour.
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.
- Manual and finger dexterity and intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch.
- Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, push, and pull.
- Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital experience.
Responsibilities
- Remain with patients and provide the level of observation delegated by the Registered Nurse to maintain a safe environment.
- Document information required during the patient observation experience.
- Communicate pertinent patient information to the Registered Nurse during handoffs.
- 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
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Career development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
