HMC Patient Safety Attendant

CO10 Harrisburg Medical Center Inc.; United States; Sur place; USD 22 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to provide direct observation of patients under nursing supervision and to report changes in condition to staff. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and effective communication with the care team.

The SIH Phlebotomy Program enables entry in as few as nine weeks, with scholarship support for tuition and materials. SIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and tobacco-free across campuses.

Qualifications

• Direct observation of patients under nursing supervision and plan of care.
• Documentation and maintenance of required logs and records.
• Communication of patient changes to nursing staff promptly.
• LMS, CPR, CPI trainings kept up to date.
• Ability to work with diverse populations in stressful situations.

Responsabilités

• Provides close observation of patients.
• Focuses solely on observation of the patient and avoiding any non-work related activities.
• Communicates with nursing staff to understand patient parameters before and during each assignment.
• Maintains and documents required logs and records.
• Remains with patient while in bathroom; always keeping a clear visual.
• Check that all suicide/mental health rooms are clear of any unnecessary medical equipment.
• Provides a proper handoff to another staff member, completed in the presence of the patient, when patient sitters must leave the patient.
• Able to use behavior management strategies to de-escalate agitated patients.
• Must be able to work with people who are sick or injured and who may be feeling low in their situation.
• Must be able to listen to patient’s worries, so patient sitters need to be comfortable listening and responding, while always maintaining a professional approach.
• Keeps LMS education, CPR, CPI, and other required educations up to date.

Connaissances

CNA experience

Mental health experience

Law enforcement/first responder

Behavior management

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Position Summary

Responsible for providing direct observation of patients as directed by the nursing plan of care and under the supervision of the nursing staff and/or nursing supervisor; reporting on changes in the conditions of patients to the appropriate staff members; interacting and coping effectively with diverse populations in sudden, stressful situations resulting from trauma, and physical and mental illness; and performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of Southern Illinois healthcare and other local, state, and federal guidelines.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Licenses and Certification

N/A

Experience and Skills

Previous CNA, nurse aide/patient care experience desired and/or 1-year prior experience as a mental health counselor, law enforcement officer, or in a mental/behavioral health role preferred.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Provides close observation of patients.
• Focuses solely on observation of the patient and avoiding any non-work related activities.
• Communicates with nursing staff to understand patient parameters before and during each assignment.
• Maintains and documents required logs and records.
• Remains with patient while in bathroom; always keeping a clear visual.
• Check that all suicide/mental health rooms are clear of any unnecessary medical equipment.
• Provides a proper handoff to another staff member, completed in the presence of the patient, when patient sitters must leave the patient.
• Able to use behavior management strategies to de-escalate agitated patients.
• Must be able to work with people who are sick or injured and who may be feeling low in their situation.
• Must be able to listen to patient’s worries, so patient sitters need to be comfortable listening and responding, while always maintaining a professional approach.
• Keeps LMS education, CPR, CPI, and other required educations up to date.

Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $16 To $24

At Southern Illinois Healthcare, we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation.

We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees.

Working to put the right people, exhibiting the right attitude and behaviors, in the right roles is not just a goal, but a priority of Southern Illinois Healthcare.

For the health of you and our patients, SIH and SIH Medical Group campuses are tobacco free.

SIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

As a student at SIH, you will see first‑hand how the work we are doing supports OUR MISSION: to improve the health and well-being of all the people in the communities we serve.

Your future is bright, and we are honored that you chose SIH to be part of your career journey.

Begin a rewarding career in healthcare as a Phlebotomy Technician! The SIH Phlebotomy Program allows you to begin working in as few as nine weeks!

The SIH Scholarship Program brings together college scholarship money with hands‑on work opportunities. Qualified applicants are eligible for money to cover tuition, lab fees, books, and educational supplies.