Patient Safety Attendant

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support

Fertility & family benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital in Charleston, SC is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant (PSA). This entry-level role supports patients during vulnerable times, contributing to safe, compassionate care on a night shift schedule.

You will monitor high-risk patients, assist with ADLs, help maintain a clean, safe environment, and collaborate with the nursing team. Benefits include medical coverage, time off, retirement plans, tuition support, and other employee resources.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Keep watch over patients at high risk for falls or self-harm, staying alert and ready to act.
• Help maintain a safe, clutter-free environment by following safety protocols and infection prevention.
• Report changes in patient behavior promptly and partner with nursing care to respond quickly.
• Assist patients with ADLs (eating, bathing, grooming) to promote dignity.
• Support the nursing team with tasks like transporting patients and delivering supplies.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Healthcare experience

Customer service experience

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Patient Safety Attendant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

A PSA is a great entry level position to start a rewarding and fulfilling career in healthcare.

Available shifts are full-time nights, usually 7pm to 7am. Full time is 3 12-hour shifts per week and requires working rotating weekends where you work at least one shift every other weekend (between Friday night through Sunday night).

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Patient Safety Attendant (PSA), you will be a trusted partner in keeping patients safe and cared for during vulnerable times. You will be part of a team that counts on you to help protect patients from harm, bring comfort in moments of stress, and support quality care across the hospital. You will make a real difference for patients and families every day while growing your skills and contributing to our shared mission of caring for and improving human lives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Keeping a close watch over patients at high risk for falls or self-harm, staying alert and ready to act while helping them feel secure and supported
• Helping maintain a safe, clutter-free environment by following safety protocols, infection prevention practices, and keeping rooms stocked and organized
• Reporting any changes in patient behavior or condition promptly and partnering with the nursing care team to respond quickly
• Assisting patients with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) like eating, bathing, grooming, and getting comfortable to promote dignity and comfort
• Supporting the nursing team with tasks such as transporting patients, delivering supplies, and helping the unit run smoothly

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Prior healthcare and/or direct patient care experience helpful. Customer service experience is a plus.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Founded in 1975, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital has been serving patients and families throughout Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties for 50 years. As a 320+ bed Level II Trauma Center, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services, advanced specialty care, and 24/7 emergency treatment, earning recognition as the #1 Trauma Center in the Lowcountry.

Key Highlights

• Award-winning Heart Center
• Home to the South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery
• Comprehensive breast health services through the Trident Breast Care Center
• Features the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic, the region’s only outpatient burn clinic for patients of all ages
• Provides 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage
• Healthgrades Five-Star recipient for cardiovascular care, neurosciences, critical care, and patient safety outcomes

Expanded Emergency Access

• Brighton Park Emergency (Summerville)
• Centre Pointe Emergency (North Charleston)
• James Island Emergency (Charleston)
• Moncks Corner Medical Center (Berkeley County)
• Long Point Free Standing ED coming soon!

Together, these facilities provide convenient, around-the-clock access to emergency services across the greater Charleston region.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.