Patient Safety Attendant PRN - Night Shift

About the role

The patient safety attendant's role is to be 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 condition changes or requires assistance.

Responsibilities

• Be present for the designated patient, either visually or physically, to observe patient behavior, communicate with, and de-escalate the patient.
• Notify nursing personnel if the patient condition changes or requires assistance.
• Serve 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.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Mandatory Education

• High School Diploma, GED or Certificate.