Patient Attendant - Float

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system is hiring for a Float position to perform patient monitoring. Candidates must be flexible to work locations across Nashville and surrounding areas, with required certifications and a commitment to providing compassionate care.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• BLS Provider preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient monitoring activities under RN supervision.
• Assist in calming and orienting patient in cases of agitation.
• Record all observations.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Crisis Prevention

Observation Recording

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Float
• Schedule: Full Time Day; (3) 12.5 hour shifts
• Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas Hospitals
• Location: Nashville, Murfreesboro and/or McMinnville, TN
  • Must be able to work two or all of the following locations: Saint Thomas West and/or Midtown (Nashville, TN); Saint Thomas Rutherford (Murfreesboro, TN); Saint Thomas River Park (McMinnville, TN).

What You Will Do

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 report as appropriate.
• Record all observations.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted
• Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention 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.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

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.

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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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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.