Patient Safety Attendant

Luminis Health; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,803; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Luminis Health is seeking a Patient Sitter in Lanham, Maryland. The role involves maintaining the safety and security of patients and assisting nursing staff with monitoring patients at risk. The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma and strong observational skills.

The position offers a competitive pay range of $17 to $22.36 USD per hour, along with benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Must be alert and attentive while monitoring patients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional interactions.
• Experience in following care plans and communicating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security of patients at all times.
• Monitor patient behavior closely and report any issues.
• Document required safety checks accurately.

Skills

Patient safety monitoring

Observational skills

Behavior management

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Objective

Maintains safety and security of patients. Provides assistance to nursing staff in monitoring patients on emergency petition, with behavioral issues or at risk for falls.

Essential Job Duties

• Maintains patient safety and security and must remain alert and attentive at all times; observes patient behavior and reports as necessary to the appropriate staff.
• Monitors patient behavior closely. Remains in close proximity and/or maintains line‑of‑site (required for all suicidal and petitioned patients) as appropriate when assigned to patient sitter duties.
• Performs duties according to established standards for age groups, preschool through adulthood, by demonstrating knowledge of principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
• Sets limits on patient behavior under the direction of a registered nurse and/or mental health clinician and intervenes to decrease inappropriate behavior by consistently enforcing all rules at all times; controls patient telephone usage at the direction of the registered nurse/MHC.
• Performs other duties as assigned, i.e. unit supply stocking, environmental care, room preparation and safety.
• Under direction of the registered nurse, follows the patient’s plan of care and communicates with the registered nurse concerning inappropriate or non‑compliant behavior.
• Accurately and consistently documents required safety checks using the appropriate form(s).
• Ensures appropriate visitation as directed by the registered nurse and that belongings, food, and other items brought to patients by family/visitors are allowable and safe.
• Maintains confidentiality with all patient information and during interactions with patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Supports basic patient activities as appropriate and directed by registered nurse and assists with transports as requested.

Educational/Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required License/Certifications

• N/A

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands

Medium. There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood‑borne pathogens.

Physical Demands – Medium

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Pay Range

$17 — $22.36 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full‑time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• Benefit offerings based on employment status

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.