Patient Safety Advocate & Care Support

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Patient Observation support role to stay with patients, provide observation as delegated by the Registered Nurse, document information and perform handoffs, contributing to a safe clinical environment.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, CPI certification, and previous hospital experience preferred; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• CPI certification required prior to conducting patient observation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment and remain with patient always to provide the appropriate level of observation to patient as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Appropriately document information that is required during the patient observation experience.
• Perform handoff communication with the Registered Nurse regarding pertinent patient information.
• Assist nursing team in maintaining a ligature-free environment as appropriate to the clinical setting.
• Notify and update the licensed nurse of immediate patient safety, patient care, and staff needs.
• Fosters positive and professional communication between patients and staff.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient observation

Documentation

Handoff communication

Team collaboration

Policy adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

CPI certification

Job description

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Patient Observation support role to stay with patients, provide observation as delegated by the Registered Nurse, document information and perform handoffs, contributing to a safe clinical environment.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, CPI certification, and previous hospital experience preferred; strong communication and teamwork are essential.