Patient Safety Attendant - Union

Overview

Department: 34114 Atrium Health Union - Patient Safety Attendants
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week: 36
Schedule Details/Additional Information: FT
Pay Range: $18.85 - $28.30

• Maintain a safe environment and remain with patient at all times to provide the appropriate level of observation to patient as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Appropriately document information that is required during the patient observation experience.
• Perform handoff communication with the Registered Nurse regarding pertinent patient information.
• Assist nursing team in maintaining a ligature-resistant or ligature-free environment as appropriate to the clinical setting.
• Notify and update the licensed nurse of immediate patient safety, patient care, and staff needs.
• Foster positive and professional communication between patients and staff.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak and understand English in clear terms. Must have manual and finger dexterity. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch.

High school diploma or GED required. Previous hospital experience preferred. Basic Life Support Certification required. CPI certification required prior to conducting patient observation.