Patient Attendant - Float

Ascension; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Patient Attendant - Float to provide compassionate patient monitoring at Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago. The ideal candidate will work rotating shifts and assist in maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for patients. Join Ascension and be part of a dedicated healthcare team committed to personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification preferred.
• Experience as a Constant Observer is a plus.
• Ability to perform basic patient monitoring under RN supervision.

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned patients and assist in calming and reorienting them.
• Report any hazards and observations to staff.
• Remain with patients at all times unless relieved.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Calming patients

Observational skills

Education

High school diploma or 1 year of job specific experience

Job description

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• Schedule: 12-hour Day shift. Monday-Friday with alternating weekend and rotating holidays.
• Facility: Saint Joseph Hospital
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Salary: $17.50 - $20.90 per hour
  
  

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Details

• Department: Float Staffing
• Schedule: 12-hour Day shift. Monday-Friday with alternating weekend and rotating holidays.
• Facility: Saint Joseph Hospital
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Salary: $17.50 - $20.90 per hour
  
  

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Perform basic patient monitoring activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).

• Remain at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Assist in calming and/or reorienting patient in cases of agitation or confusion.
• Remove visible hazards and/or broken equipment from immediate environment and reports as appropriate.
• Record all observations.
  
  

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention credentialed from the Crisis Prevention Institute(CPI) preferred.
  
  

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
  

Additional Preferences

• Constant Observer experience preferred
• 7:00am- 7:30pm, 3 12 hours shifts per week, rotating weekends and holidays
  
  

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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