Patient Safety Attendant

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Safety Attendant to ensure the safety and well-being of patients at high risk. In this vital role, you will provide continuous observation and support to patients who require monitoring due to various safety concerns, including falls and suicidal tendencies. Your responsibilities will include maintaining a safe environment, communicating effectively with nursing staff, and documenting patient observations. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient safety in a supportive healthcare setting. If you are passionate about patient care and safety, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation of patients at risk.
• Communicate patient information to nursing staff promptly.
• Document patient safety observations regularly.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The Safety Attendant is responsible for the direct supervision of any patient requiring monitoring for high risk for falls, intoxication, profound confusion, involuntary commitment (IVC), suicidal patients, and any other patient that would be deemed as unsafe.

Responsibilities:

• Provide continuous, uninterrupted observation of the patient (even during bathing/toileting activities and during visitation).
• Maintain order and safety of the environment.
• Communicate patient information to nurse in a timely manner.
• Monitoring a patient for safety requires one’s full attention; therefore, the PSA/sitter will refrain from texting, talking on the phone, electronic gaming, reading, doing schoolwork, doing crosswords, online learning modules or similar activities.
• The PSA/sitter is prohibited from leaving the patient’s room without coverage.
• The PSA/sitter will remain with the patient until further assignment from the charge nurse (even if a family member is present).
• The PSA/sitter will be expected to document on the sitter flow sheet form as follows:
• Safety sitter – every one hour; Suicide precautions – every 15 minutes x 4, then hourly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Shift: 1st shift, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Schedule: Rotating 2 week schedule requiring every other weekend.

Week 1: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Sat.

Week 2: Sun., Tues., Wed., Fri.

Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• CPI training within 30 days of hire.
• Able to pass background on onboarding screening processes.
• Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Complete safety attendant training during onboarding and annually.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Physical hold training within 30 days of hire.