Patient Safety Attendant – Float Pool (Temporary, Day Shift)

IHA; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Medical, vision, dental

PTO and retirement planning

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, ID is hiring a Patient Safety Attendant for our Clinical Support Team (Float Pool). Patient Safety Attendants support a safe environment for patients by providing continuous observation and surveillance in various departments.

This is a temporary PRN, part-time role with a 12-hour day shift (7am–7:30pm). Hours may vary and include weekdays, weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in a hospital or a college student in a medical discipline is helpful.
• Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification from either AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain visual observation of assigned patient(s) at all times, and verbally redirect the patient in person or over a 2-way audio device as appropriate.
• Provide a first line of action by verbally redirecting patients from engaging in at-risk behaviors and notifying staff of patient's needs and/or alert them in the case of an emergency.
• Document observations on the observation flow sheet every 15-30 minutes and participate in the handoff of pertinent information to fellow staff members.
• Assist licensed nursing staff with care and seek assistance or advice when a patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.

Job description

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, ID is hiring a Patient Safety Attendant for our Clinical Support Team (Float Pool). Patient Safety Attendants support a safe environment for patients by providing continuous observation and surveillance in various departments.

This is a temporary PRN, part-time role with a 12-hour day shift (7am–7:30pm). Hours may vary and include weekdays, weekends or holidays.