Patient Attendant - Emergency Department - PT - Days - Anne Arundel Med Ctr

Luminis Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 23,419 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan (with employer match)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Luminis Health is looking for an Emergency Department Security Attendant in Annapolis, Maryland, responsible for maintaining the safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff within the Emergency Department. Duties include conducting safety rounds, observing patient behavior, and assisting with activities of daily living.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification. The position offers a pay range of $17—$24 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain safety and security for patients and staff.
• Basic understanding of patient care processes.
• Capacity to assist with daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety rounds in the Emergency Department.
• Observe patient behavior and report as necessary.
• Support patients with daily activities like hygiene and nourishment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Objective

Provides personal and asset protection for employees, patients and visitors in the Emergency Department, and assists with the administrative processing and monitoring of patients on emergency petition or with behavioral issues.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintains patient, visitor, staff and asset safety and security. Utilizes hazard surveillance rounds, CCTV, and audio monitoring per established standards while performing ED security rounds, checking all entrances and exits, bathrooms, and common areas at routine intervals.
• Observes patient behavior, reports as necessary to the appropriate staff. Remains in close proximity and/or maintains line of sight as appropriate when assigned to patient attendant duties.
• Sets limits on patient behavior under the direction of a registered nurse and/or mental health clinician and intervenes to decrease the inappropriate behavior by consistently enforcing all rules at all times. Controls telephone usage and assists with searches.
• Supports patient activities of daily living (ADLs) such as personal hygiene, nourishment, and ambulating. Assists with transports as needed.
• Maintains adequate levels of patient care supplies and equipment in the department.

Educational/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Required License/Certifications

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands - The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Pay Range

$17—$24 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• Benefit offerings based on employment status

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