Patient Safety Attendant PRN - Days

About the Role

The Patient Safety Attendant is responsible for being present for the designated patient, either visually or physically, to observe patient behavior, communicate with and de-escalate the patient, and notify nursing personnel if the patient's condition changes or requires assistance. This role also serves as a resource to assist the PCT/MST and/or nursing staff with basic functions for the designated patient but does not substitute for the normal staff job scopes.

Responsibilities

• Observe patient behavior and communicate with the patient to de-escalate situations.
• Notify nursing personnel of any changes in patient condition or need for assistance.
• Assist PCT/MST and nursing staff with basic functions for the designated patient.

Requirements

• Obtain BLS/CPR certification within ninety (90) days of start date.
• Obtain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification within sixty (60) days of hire date.
• Meet the physical demand requirements indicated within the ADA requirements at the time of and throughout employment.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma, GED, or Certificate.

Preferred

• Previous experience in a healthcare field.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to provide calm verbal feedback to patients, redirect behavior, and reinforce safety.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience of growth and development, with the ability to interact, communicate, and care for specific patient populations with care and compassion.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Employment Screening

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.