Per Diem Patient Attendant - Med/Surg
About The Position
As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. UMC is a Level I Trauma Center, home of the ONLY Verified Burn Center, and Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care. Per Diem Opening(s) Position Summary: Responsible for monitoring any and all movements of patients who have been placed under observation to maintain patient and staff safety.
Requirements
- Graduation from High School or GED.
- Basic hospital services knowledge
- Department and hospital safety practices and principles knowledge
- Patient rights knowledge
- Infection control policies and practices knowledge
- Handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials knowledge
- Department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures knowledge
- Ability to stay alert over extended periods of time
- Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting, including stamina to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
- Vision to use standard equipment, read printed materials and a Video Display Terminal (VDT) screen
- Hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone
- Strength and agility to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a healthcare environment preferred.
- Knowledge of CPI Training or Techniques.
- Experience (within the last 3 years), providing direct patient observation / and or monitoring one or more patients in a healthcare setting.
- Documented experience in an Acute Care or Similar setting.
- Recent documented experience working with the public in difficult situations.
- Availability to work ALL shifts , including graveyard, seven (7) days a week, as needed.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring any and all movements of patients who have been placed under observation to maintain patient and staff safety.
Benefits
- EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)
- COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
