Patient Safety Attendant Float Pool (Nights)

Description

Position Purpose: Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, ID is hiring a Patient Safety Attendant for their Clinical Support Team (Float Pool).

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Schedule Information: This position will be scheduled for an night shift from 7pm-7:30am. Shifts may include weeknights, weekends or holidays and schedule may vary. Specific days of the week are not guaranteed.
• Day 1 Benefits for colleagues! Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and more.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in a hospital or a college student in a medical discipline is helpful.
• A Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification from either AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network is preferred but not required.

What You Will Do

• Maintain visual observation of assigned patient(s) at all times, and verbally redirect the patient in person or over a 2-way audio device as appropriate.
• Provide a first line of action by verbally redirecting patients from engaging in at-risk behaviors and notifying staff of patient's needs and/or alert them in the case of an emergency.
• Document observations on the observation flow sheet every 15-30 minutes and participate in the handoff of pertinent information to fellow staff members.
• Assist licensed nursing staff with care and seek assistance or advice when a patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.

Highlights and Benefits

• When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers.
• The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II); Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Ministry/Facility Information

• Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities.
• The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations.
• Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.
• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.