Patient Sitter PRN Nights

AdventHealth•Port Charlotte, FL

53d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) participates in high-quality, patient-centered care by providing continuous observation and monitoring for high risk patients. In collaboration with the patient care team, the PSA ensures the patient environment is free of obstacles and minimizes risk of falls and accidental or intentional self-harm. The PSA may also assist with basic activities of daily living.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equiv
1 Work Experience
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)

Responsibilities

Promotes positive patient interactions and advocates for patients and family-centered care in all decisions and actions.
Demonstrates knowledge and respect for patient rights to privacy and confidentiality.
Assists nursing staff with tasks such as transporting patients, delivering equipment and supplies, transporting specimens, delivering patient trays, answering phones, and assisting visitors when not providing direct patient observation.
Participates as an active member of the healthcare team, promoting teamwork and maintaining professionalism.
Serves as a resource to department staff, students, and volunteers, contributing to quality patient care and assisting in the orientation of new staff.
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, ensuring clear understanding among patients, physicians, and colleagues.
Establishes a safe patient environment by utilizing fall prevention protocols, infection control measures, self-harm prevention, and performing regular room assessments.