Patient Safety Attendant - Full-Time 7am–7pm

Novant Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is seeking a Safety Attendant to provide one-on-one observation of patients and to identify behaviors potentially hazardous to self or others. You will report needs and concerns to a licensed nurse and help maintain safety within the facility.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED; hospital experience is preferred. Training in de-escalation, MOAB, and life support should be completed within set timelines.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Experience: Previous hospital experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: De-Escalation Techniques within 90 days, Life Support Responder within 90 days, MOAB Training within 90 days after De-Escalation.
• Additional Skills: infection control guidelines, patient safety, body mechanics, and ability to work with all age groups.
• Documentation: basic computer skills for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one observation of patients to identify potentially hazardous behaviors and report to licensed nurse.
• Support a safe environment by following facility policies and procedures and maintain patient comfort and dignity.

Skills

De-Escalation Techniques

Life Support Responder

MOAB Training

Basic Computer Skills

Infection Control

Patient Safety

Body Mechanics

Age-Appropriate Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is seeking a Safety Attendant to provide one-on-one observation of patients and to identify behaviors potentially hazardous to self or others. You will report needs and concerns to a licensed nurse and help maintain safety within the facility.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED; hospital experience is preferred. Training in de-escalation, MOAB, and life support should be completed within set timelines.