HCA Healthcare - Wichita, KS

posted 12 days ago

Part-time,Full-time
Wichita, KS
1,001-5,000 employees
Hospitals

About the position

The Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) at Wesley Medical Center plays a crucial role in ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care by providing continuous observation and monitoring for high-risk patients. The PSA collaborates with the patient care team to maintain a safe environment, minimizing the risk of falls and self-harm, while also assisting with basic daily living activities.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains a direct line of sight with patient at all times, including while family and/or visitors are in the room.
  • Accompanies patient and ensures patient safety during transportation, testing, and procedures occurring away from the patient's normal environment.
  • Establishes a safe, risk-free patient environment by utilizing knowledge of fall prevention protocols, infection control measures, and self-harm prevention.
  • Creates clear, accurate documentation on patient status and activity during the shift.
  • Performs other duties as needed when not providing direct patient observation, such as transporting patients and delivering equipment.
  • Participates as an active member of the health care team and promotes the team positively to patients and families.
  • Participates in hospital or departmental performance improvement activities.
  • Restocks non-medicinal patient room supplies as needed.

Requirements

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
  • Dental and vision benefits.
  • Life and disability coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Supplemental health protection plans.
  • Auto and home insurance options.
  • Identity theft protection and legal counseling.
  • Long-term care coverage and moving assistance.
  • Pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder, and pet care.
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity.
  • Education assistance including tuition and student loan support.
  • Colleague recognition program.
  • Paid time off and family leave options.
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