Job Description

Patient Safety Attendant Prn

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. We are seeking a(an) Patient Safety Attendant PRN for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary And Qualifications

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 nursing team, the PSA ensures the patient environment is free of obstacles and minimizes risk of falls and accidental or intentional self-harm. The Sitter may also assist with basic activities of daily living. Our Patient Safety Attendants are passionate about ensuring an exceptional patient experience and committed to caring like family. What you will do in this role:

• Maintain a direct line of sight with patient at all times, including while family and/or visitors are in the room.
• Accompany patients and ensure safety during transportation, testing and procedures occurring away from the patient's normal environment.
• Establish a safe, risk-free patient environment by utilizing knowledge of fall prevention protocols, infection control measures and self-harm prevention.
• Perform room assessment regularly and after any visitations.

What qualifications you will need:

• 1+ years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Basic Life Saving Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• De-Escalation Training required within first 90 days of hire.

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Safety Attendant PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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