Patient Safety Attendant

Hourly Wage Estimate: $19.29 - $23.76 / hour

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range.

• Comprehensive medical coverage including prescription drug, behavioral health, free telemedicine, and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Optional extra benefits—dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection, auto/home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support—fertility, adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance—tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time away from work program—including paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

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Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

The Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) participates in high‑quality, patient‑centered care by providing continuous observation and monitoring for high‑risk patients. In collaboration with the patient care team, the PSA ensures the patient environment is free of obstacles and minimizes risk of falls and accidental or intentional self‑harm. The PSA may also assist with basic activities of daily living.

In this position you will:

• Maintain a direct line of sight with the patient at all times, including while family or visitors are in the room.
• Accompany the patient and ensure patient safety during transportation, testing, and procedures occurring away from the patient's normal environment.
• Establish a safe, risk‑free environment by utilizing knowledge of fall prevention protocols, infection control measures, and self‑harm prevention.
• Perform room assessment regularly and after any visitations.
• Monitor patient physical and emotional condition; report any changes in status promptly while maintaining direct line of sight.
• Intervene as needed to prevent patient from harming self or others; seek immediate assistance for escalating incidents.
• Create clear, accurate documentation of patient status and activity during the shift.
• Demonstrate knowledge and respect of patient rights to privacy and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as needed when not providing direct observation.
• Assist nursing staff with tasks such as transporting patients, delivering equipment and supplies, transporting specimens, delivering patient trays, answering phones, and assisting visitors.

Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience in a healthcare setting (preferred).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.