Virtual Patient Safety Attendant

Doctors Hospital of Augusta · Augusta, GA · 2 mo ago

On-siteHealthcarePart-time

About the Role

As a Virtual Patient Safety Attendant, you will play a vital role in protecting patients at risk for falls, injury, or self-harm. From your remote station, you will closely monitor their physical and emotional well-being and communicate concerns in real time – empowering the care team to respond quickly and helping care for and improve lives one moment at a time.

Responsibilities

Watching patients with continuous focus to ensure their safety and well-being
Identifying risks such as falls or self-harm and promptly alerting the care team to intervene quickly and protect patients
Documenting patient activity and changes with accuracy and clarity throughout your shift
Honoring patient privacy by safeguarding confidential information at all times
Collaborating closely with the healthcare team to foster a culture of compassion, respect, and teamwork

Requirements

Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

Doctors Hospital of Augusta offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the Organization

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 350-bed hospital providing a wide range of medical services. It is known for its 24/7 emergency care, Level II Trauma Center, Burn Center, advanced heart care, and Baby-Friendly maternity services. The hospital also offers surgery, women’s imaging, and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and accepts most insurance plans.

24/7 emergency care with a Level II Trauma Center and full stroke care
Nationally recognized Burn Center, one of the largest in the country, offering advanced wound care
Advanced heart care for patients experiencing heart attacks
Maternity and women’s health support with a Baby-Friendly designation, Level II NICU, and certified Women’s Diagnostic Center
Surgical services including specialized care in orthopedic procedures like hip and knee replacements and spinal fusion surgeries
Doctors Hospital Evans Emergency, a freestanding emergency room open 24/7 with advanced imaging and lab services

The hospital holds several important accreditations:

Accredited by the American College of Radiology for radiation oncology services
Accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program for bariatric surgery
Inpatient rehabilitation facility accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities in the Central Savannah River Area
Laboratory accredited by the College of American Pathologists
Center for Stroke Care accredited by The Joint Commission
Electroencephalogram (EEG) laboratory accredited by the Laboratory Accreditation Board of ABRET