Night Shift Patient Safety Attendant Float Pool

IHA; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, ID is hiring a Patient Safety Attendant for our Clinical Support Team (Float Pool). This part-time night shift (7pm-7:30am) role focuses on continuous observation to maintain a safe environment for patients across departments.

Responsibilities include direct observation, redirecting at-risk behaviors, documenting observations every 15-30 minutes, and assisting nursing staff as needed. Benefits are available and evenings/weekends/holidays may vary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Experience in a hospital or as a college student in a medical discipline is helpful.
• BLS/HCP certification from AHA, ARC, or Military Training Network preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain visual observation of assigned patient(s) at all times, and verbally redirect the patient in person or over a 2-way audio device as appropriate.
• Provide a first line of action by verbally redirecting patients from engaging in at-risk behaviors and notifying staff of patient\'s needs and/or alert them in the case of an emergency.
• Document observations on the observation flow sheet every 15-30 minutes and participate in the handoff of pertinent information to fellow staff members.
• Assist licensed nursing staff with care and seek assistance or advice when a patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.

Skills

Observation

Verbal redirection

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, ID is hiring a Patient Safety Attendant for our Clinical Support Team (Float Pool). This part-time night shift (7pm-7:30am) role focuses on continuous observation to maintain a safe environment for patients across departments.

Responsibilities include direct observation, redirecting at-risk behaviors, documenting observations every 15-30 minutes, and assisting nursing staff as needed. Benefits are available and evenings/weekends/holidays may vary.