Patient Observer

Trinity Health MI; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Full benefits package

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is hiring a Patient Safety Attendant (Other Title: Patient Safety Attendant) for the Nursing Resource Pool/Float Pool. The role involves direct observation of high-risk suicide precaution patients, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring patient safety under RN supervision.

Shifts include 3pm-11:30pm and 11pm-7:30am, with eligibility for full-time or part-time status and every other weekend/holiday requirements for full-time and part-time staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• CPR or BLS Certification required.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and self-control in stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

• Set up food trays and assist with eating.
• Assist with basic hygiene (bathing, brushing teeth).
• Offer fluids to patients.
• Accompany patients on walks.
• Assist patients to bathroom or chair.
• Provide diversionary activities.
• Replace nasal cannula as needed.
• Re-apply intermittent compression devices (ICDs or SCDs).
• Patient must be observed directly at all times with nurses’ coordination.

Skills

Professionalism

Self-control

Patient care basics

Education

High school diploma

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night Shift

Description

Other Title: Patient Safety Attendant

Department

Nursing Resource Pool/Float Pool

Location

Trinity Health Ann Arbor

Position Purpose

Patient safety attendants perform specific patient care activities as assigned by the patient's RN considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. They will be working with high risk suicide precaution patients.

• Setting up food tray, assist with eating
• Assisting patient with basic hygiene needs (bathing, brushing teeth)
• Offering fluids
• Accompanying patient on walks
• Assisting patient to bathroom or chair
• Providing Diversionary activities
• Replacing nasal cannula
• Re-applying intermittent compression devises (ICDs or SCDs)

Patient Safey Attendants will remain with, and observe the assigned patient at all times. Patient must be in direct observation. Companions will arrange meal and break time with the patient's nurse to ensure that the patient is never unattended.

Shifts Available

3pm-11:30pm, 11 pm-7:30am

Status Available

Full-time, Part-time

Every Other Weekend and Holiday per year required for Full-time and Part-time team members.

Required Education / Licensure

• Education: High school diploma and CPR or BLS Certification
• Experience: Able to maintain professionalism and self-control in difficult or stressful conditions.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive compensation, DAILY PAY
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long- term Disability.
• Trinity Health offers comprehensive medical plan options administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Michigan (BCBSM). Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.