Safety Attendant

UVA Health•Manassas, VA

47d

About The Position

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day. The Safety Attendant provides one-on-one observation of selected patients for the purpose of identifying behaviors which are potentially hazardous to self or others in accordance with facility policies and procedures; reports needs and concerns to licensed nurse. Patient Care: Provides and documents assistance to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Assists/provides patient care throughout the entire patient experience under the direct supervision of the physician and/or the registered nurse. Assists in room turnaround, including appropriate cleaning of equipment, supplies, and environment. Organizes supplies and equipment as needed. Communication: Communicates effectively and professionally with all members of the interdisciplinary team, patients, providers, and all levels of healthcare. Obtains and documents vital signs as prescribed. Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members. Resolves conflicts independently as appropriate. Nursing Expertise: Assists with patient care while complying with Department, Hospital, and Regulatory policies and procedures. Understands concepts of sterile and non-sterile techniques. Administers medication as prescribed by the physician appropriately and in a timely manner. Adheres to safety measures. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Previous hospital experience preferred.
Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
N/A
Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing as applicable.
Is knowledgeable regarding guidelines for infection control, body substance precautions, patient safety, and body mechanics.
Maintains acceptable standards set by those guidelines.
Completes a de-escalation class within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work with elderly patients or act as a companion.

Responsibilities

Provides one-on-one observation of selected patients for the purpose of identifying behaviors which are potentially hazardous to self or others in accordance with facility policies and procedures
Reports needs and concerns to licensed nurse
Provides and documents assistance to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse
Assists/provides patient care throughout the entire patient experience under the direct supervision of the physician and/or the registered nurse
Assists in room turnaround, including appropriate cleaning of equipment, supplies, and environment
Organizes supplies and equipment as needed
Communicates effectively and professionally with all members of the interdisciplinary team, patients, providers, and all levels of healthcare
Obtains and documents vital signs as prescribed
Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members
Resolves conflicts independently as appropriate
Assists with patient care while complying with Department, Hospital, and Regulatory policies and procedures
Understands concepts of sterile and non-sterile techniques
Administers medication as prescribed by the physician appropriately and in a timely manner
Adheres to safety measures
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.