Patient Safety Attendant - Float Pool - PSA

Mayo Clinic; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant (Sitter) to provide continuous observation and a safe environment for assigned patients. This role reports to a registered nurse and requires flexibility across days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities include constant patient observation, preventing harm, and supporting a calm, patient-centered care setting. High school diploma required; BLS within first week of start; English communication essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• On-the-job training provided with BLS certification within 1 week of start date.
• Excellent English reading and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant and alert observation for assigned patient.
• Ensure patient safety and prevent harm to self or others.
• Sit with assigned patient under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Maintain an environment focused on patient safety and comfort.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team building

Self-directed

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans– to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Responsibilities

We desire to create and support an organizational culture where all employees are mission-driven, embody organizational values, and practice relationship-based care. We adhere to the primary value 'the needs of the patient come first'. The daily actions of the staff demonstrate the vision and values of the organization. The Patient Safety Attendant (Sitter) works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse and provides an environment of safety that gives an alternative to restraints. Is responsible for sitting with and observing an assigned patient. Provides constant and alert observation for each assigned patient. Protects patient's safety and security by preventing patient harm to self, harm to others, harm from others and flight risk.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Patient care or healthcare related field experience preferred however on the job training is provided. BLS certification required within 1 week of start date.
• Flexibility (works flexible hours, which include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends)
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
• Verbal and written communication
• Promotes team building
• Self-directed
• Able to adapt to unpredictable situations.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$20.00 - $21.63/ hourly

Benefits Eligible

No

Schedule

Part Time

Hours/Pay Period

0.0001

Schedule Details

Per Diem

Weekend Schedule

Per Diem

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the'EOE is the Law'. Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.