Patient Safety Attendant - Atrium Health Mercy PT Days

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health seeks a Patient Safety Attendant to ensure a safe environment for patients. This role involves constant observation, communication with nursing staff, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, preferred hospital experience, and required certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support Certification is required.
• CPI certification must be obtained before conducting patient observation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment and remain with patient always.
• Document required information during the patient observation experience.
• Assist nursing team in maintaining a ligature-free environment.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Observation

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Life Support Certification

CPI Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Assists in maintaining a safe environment and remains with the patient at all times to provide on-going observation of the patient and alert the nursing staff as patient care needs arise. The Patient Safety Attendant performs all job responsibilities in a safe manner, functioning under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.

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.