Patient Safety Attendant

Description

Loyola MacNeal has an excellent opportunity for a patient safety attendant to join the Clinical Resource Unit located at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Illinois. Our team of registered nurses, patient care techs, care managers, social workers, residents, and physicians are dedicated to providing compassionate care to the diverse community we serve. Our patient safety attendants support care delivery on the nursing unit by ensuring patient safety in a 1:1 environment. The ideal candidate will have the interpersonal skills necessary to interact in a courteous manner with patients, communicate effectively with family members, and interact with all levels of hospital staff.

GENERAL PATIENT CARE

• Provides one to one, constant and direct observation of patients with suicidal ideation.
• Provides constant and direct observation of patients who are at risk of causing harm to self and/or others.
• Affords assistance with care services such as toileting activities, ambulation, position changes, hair care, and feeding.
• Maintains direct patient observation during all patient activities, including but not limited to toileting and transportation.

TRANSPORT

• Assists with ambulating patients and with transfer/transport procedures as appropriate.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

• Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma Required.

Compensation

• 1-2 years related experience preferred.
• Salary Range: $15.30 - $18.51 per hour.
• Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.