Safety Attendant - BH Emergency Unit

About the role

Novant Health is seeking a Safety Attendant to provide one-on-one observation of selected patients for the purpose of identifying behaviors which are potentially hazardous to self or others in accordance with facility policies and procedures; reports needs and concerns to licensed nurse. Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one observation of selected patients.
• Identify behaviors that are potentially hazardous to self or others.
• Report patient needs and concerns to licensed nurse.
• Follow facility policies and procedures regarding patient safety.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Experience: Previous hospital experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • De-Escalation Techniques (within 90 days of employment), required.
  • Life Support Responder (within 90 days of employment), required.
  • Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB) Training (within 90 days after completion of De-Escalation Training), required.

Skills

• Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing as applicable.
• Knowledgeable regarding guidelines for infection control, body substance precautions, patient safety, and body mechanics; maintains acceptable standards set by those guidelines.
• Ability to work with all age group patients or act as a companion.
• Basic computer skills for documentation.