Patient Safety Attendant Float Pool PRN Days

Trinity Health•Nampa, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Nampa, Idaho, is hiring Patient Safety Attendants for its Clinical Support Team Float Pool. Patient Safety Attendants help maintain a safe environment by continuously observing and monitoring patients in various departments. This part-time, PRN position is scheduled for 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Schedules may vary and may include weekdays, weekends, or holidays; specific days are not guaranteed. The role includes maintaining continuous visual observation, verbally redirecting patients when appropriate, responding to at-risk behaviors, notifying staff about patient needs or emergencies, documenting observations, participating in handoffs, and assisting licensed nursing staff with patient care. High school education and BLS/HCP certification are preferred but not required. Hospital experience or current college study in a medical discipline is helpful. Saint Alphonsus is a faith-based, not-for-profit health system serving communities in Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada. It emphasizes patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based care. The organization describes itself as an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to honoring each person's dignity and valuing colleagues' diverse perspectives and experiences.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
Previous hospital experience or being a college student in a medical discipline is helpful.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification from AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network preferred, but not required.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital experience.
College studies in a medical discipline.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification from AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Maintain visual observation of assigned patients at all times and verbally redirect them in person or through a two-way audio device as appropriate.
Verbally redirect patients away from at-risk behaviors and notify staff of patient needs or emergencies.
Document observations on the observation flow sheet every 15–30 minutes and participate in handoffs of pertinent information to fellow staff members.
Assist licensed nursing staff with care and seek assistance or advice when a patient may pose a threat to themselves or others.