Patient Safety Attendant

107 The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority; Council Oaks (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant in North Carolina to ensure constant observation and a safe environment for patients, under RN supervision. The role supports nursing staff, documents observations, and communicates promptly during handoffs, with attention to ligature safety where appropriate.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CPI certification, and Basic Life Support; previous hospital exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPI certification required prior to conducting patient observation.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPI certification required

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Department: 34114 Atrium Health Union - Patient Safety Attendants Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full-time Day position. Every third weekend. 7a-7p Pay Range: $18.85 - $28.30

Essential Functions

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-resistant or 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.

Physical Requirements

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, and pulling.

Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.

Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms.

Must have manual and finger dexterity.

Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High school diploma or GED required.

Previous hospital experience preferred.

Basic Life Support Certification required.

CPI certification required prior to conducting patient observation.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access

What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it

Inspiring Professionals

With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care

We’re redefining the standard for care with world‑class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading‑edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care