Patient Safety Attendant - Continuous Observation & Care

TriStar Summit Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition and certification support

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

TriStar Summit Medical Center is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant to provide continuous observation and monitor high-risk patients. The PSA will help maintain a safe environment, assist with basic daily living tasks, and support the care team to reduce falls and self-harm risk.

Responsibilities include remaining in sight of the patient, coordinating transport for tests, and documenting status throughout shifts, while assisting with routine tasks and care coordination as needed.

Qualifications

• Continuous observation and monitoring of high-risk patients.
• Assist with basic activities of daily living as needed.
• Promote patient safety and fall prevention through environmental checks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain direct line of sight with patient at all times.
• Escort patient during transport, testing, and procedures.
• Document patient status and activity clearly during shifts.
• Assist nursing staff with transporting patients, delivering equipment and supplies, and answering phones.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Patient safety

Observation

Team collaboration

Education

Healthcare field of study enrollment

Job description

TriStar Summit Medical Center is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant to provide continuous observation and monitor high-risk patients. The PSA will help maintain a safe environment, assist with basic daily living tasks, and support the care team to reduce falls and self-harm risk.

Responsibilities include remaining in sight of the patient, coordinating transport for tests, and documenting status throughout shifts, while assisting with routine tasks and care coordination as needed.