Patient Safety Attendant - Senior

Provides direct monitoring of patients to ensure safety via continuous observation using the AvaSys Telesitter System or in-person. Promotes patient safety, privacy, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient safety and security while remaining alert, attentive, and distraction-free; observes patient behavior and reports inappropriate and non-compliant behavior to appropriate staff.
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency in using the AvaSys TeleSitter Solution software to provide appropriate observation for patients requiring telesitter monitoring.
• Maintains visual observation at all times; verbally redirects patients in-person or via digital 2-way audio device in the patient room.
• Immediately summons nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
• Accurately and consistently completes all required, time-sensitive documentation.
• Participates in shift handoff with on-coming staff using standard formats; reviews pertinent information and behaviors with nursing staff.
• Provides patients with explanations as necessary without counseling or offering opinions; maintains patient dignity and privacy in an age and culturally appropriate manner.
• Communicates timely information to floor staff when a patient poses a threat to themselves or others; collaborates in identifying and reporting patient safety issues.
• Ensures patient environment safety by removing or coordinating the removal of potential hazards and reporting findings to appropriate staff.
• Demonstrates safe work practices, follows safety rules, and participates in organizational and department safety programs.
• Participates in regular training and education sessions for skill and competency development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Previous experience in a hospital environment preferred.
• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• Previous direct patient care experience preferred.
• Certification (e.g., Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant) preferred.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Knowledge of the Epic patient record system.
• Efficiency in multitasking and ability to prioritize simultaneous situations.

Working Conditions

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Pay

$17.10—$20.16 USD per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year).
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees.
• Wellness Programs.
• Employee Assistance Programs.

Benefit offerings based on employment status.