Night Patient Safety Attendant - 12-Hour Shift

MercyOne Medical Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant to provide constant observation and maintain a safe environment for patients. The role emphasizes vigilance and timely communication with the nursing team.

You will verbally redirect at-risk behavior, notify nurses, and document observations on the flow sheet. The position supports licensed staff with care as delegated and includes shift hand-offs during a 12-hour night schedule with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Dependent Adult and Child Mandatory Reporter abuse training within 3 months.
• Background in hospital or clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation of patients to maintain a safe environment.
• Verbally redirect patients from at-risk behaviors and notify staff as needed.
• Immediately summon nursing staff if assistance is required.
• Document observations on the Observation Flow Sheet.
• Assist licensed nurses with cares as delegated and identified by the RN.
• Participate in hand-offs of pertinent information at shift changes.
• Maintain constant patient observation and inform nurses before leaving the monitoring station.

Skills

Observation

Verbal redirection

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma

BLS certification

Mandatory Reporter training (Dependent Adult & Child)

Job description

MercyOne Medical Group in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant to provide constant observation and maintain a safe environment for patients. The role emphasizes vigilance and timely communication with the nursing team.

You will verbally redirect at-risk behavior, notify nurses, and document observations on the flow sheet. The position supports licensed staff with care as delegated and includes shift hand-offs during a 12-hour night schedule with rotating weekends.