Patient Safety Attendant PRN - Nights

Patient Safety Attendant PRN - Nights

Location:

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Sarasota, FL

The patient safety attendant’s role is to be present for the designated patient, either visually or physically, to observe patient behavior, communicate with, and de‑escalate the patient, and notify nursing personnel if the patient condition changes or requires assistance. The attendant also serves as a resource to assist the PCT/MST and nursing staff with basic functions for the designated patient but does not substitute for the normal staff job scopes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Observe patient behavior and ensure safety.
• Communicate and de‑escalate patient agitation.
• Notify nursing personnel of changes in patient condition or required assistance.
• Assist PCT/MST and nursing staff with basic functions for the designated patient.

• BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of start date.
• CPI certification within 60 days of hire date.
• Meet ADA physical demand requirements at all times.

• Previous experience in a healthcare field.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to provide calm verbal feedback, redirect behavior, and reinforce safety with patients.
• Knowledge and experience of growth and development, able to interact and care for specific patient populations with compassion.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

High School Diploma, GED, or Certificate.

All individuals must undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Hospitals and Health Care