Patient Safety Attendant Emergency Dept

Trinity Health • Silver Spring, MD

13d • $18 - $21

About The Position

The Patient Safety Attendant maintains patient safety and security by assisting nursing staff with monitoring patients on emergency petition and patients with mental health diagnoses, including psychiatric conditions and suicidal ideation, as well as behavioral health issues. The role helps provide a safe environment for cognitively impaired, disoriented, manic, or potentially self-harming patients. The attendant communicates and collaborates with care team members to support safe, high-quality health care. All duties are performed under the direction, discretion, and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. The role supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Health.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position working 12-hour night shifts. Pay is $18.00–$20.55 per hour, with compensation based on experience, skills, and education; the range may vary by location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Ability to successfully complete required training and demonstrate associated knowledge and skills.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
• Ability to read, speak, write, compose, and comprehend English effectively.
• Effective eye-hand coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize.
• Ability to work well with and communicate effectively with individuals and teams.
• Ability to independently perform essential job functions, including lifting patients or patient-care equipment up to 35 pounds; pushing, pulling, and moving patients and equipment; bending at the waist and kneeling; using a computer throughout the shift; and performing fine motor skills with both upper extremities.
• Close visual acuity sufficient for computer viewing, reading, visual inspection, and related tasks.
• Ability to identify and distinguish auditory alarms in noisy environments.
• Ability to work in a hospital environment with associated hazards.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing assistant certification preferred.
• Previous experience in an acute healthcare facility with mental health or psychiatric patients preferred.
• Broad practical understanding of life experience and ability to relate to individuals with behavioral or mental health disorders.
• Computer and audiovisual skills using applications and technologies such as the Internet, email, word processing, wireless phones, and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in monitoring patients on emergency petition and patients with mental health diagnoses or behavioral health issues.
• Help maintain a safe environment for cognitively impaired, disoriented, manic, or potentially self-harming patients.
• Communicate and collaborate with care team members to support safe, high-quality health care.
• Perform duties under the direction, discretion, and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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