Compassionate Patient Safety Attendant (Evening PT)

Community Health Systems; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 1,791,000 - 2,480,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant for part-time evening shifts at 1800 W University Blvd, Durant, OK. The role focuses on continuous observation, safety, and patient privacy, working under the direction of an RN to support high-quality care.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, maintaining privacy, adhering to infection control, and promptly reporting changes to the RN. Candidates typically have a high school diploma and 0-1 years of healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience as a patient sitter or similar role in a healthcare setting required.
• Proficient in maintaining patient observation and responding to safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Observes and monitors assigned patients to ensure safety.
• Maintains continuous visual observation of the patient at all times.
• Ensures patient confidentiality and privacy as per HIPAA and hospital policies.
• Follows infection control protocols including hand hygiene and PPE usage.
• Reports safety hazards or changes in patient condition to the RN immediately.

Skills

Observation

Communication

HIPAA knowledge

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant for part-time evening shifts at 1800 W University Blvd, Durant, OK. The role focuses on continuous observation, safety, and patient privacy, working under the direction of an RN to support high-quality care.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, maintaining privacy, adhering to infection control, and promptly reporting changes to the RN. Candidates typically have a high school diploma and 0-1 years of healthcare experience.