Patient Safety Attendant Full Time Days

AdventHealth; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Patient Safety Attendant to ensure the safety and well-being of high-risk patients. In this vital role, you will provide continuous observation, assist with daily living activities, and collaborate with the patient care team to create a safe environment. Join a community-focused organization that values each individual's contributions and fosters professional growth. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and compassionate setting.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Graduate of high school required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation for high-risk patients.
• Ensure patient safety during transportation and procedures.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes promptly.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Basic Life Support (BLS)

De-Escalation Techniques

Fall Prevention Protocols

Infection Control Measures

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

**All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:**

+ Benefits from Day One

+ Paid Days Off from Day One

+ Career Development

+ Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

+ Mental Health Resources and Support

**Our promise to you:**

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for willingly learns new skills and techniques. Demonstrates knowledge and competency with electronic diet office system, age specific considerations, patient diets, and allergies.

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift** : Days

**Location:** 9100 W 74TH ST, Shawnee Mission, 66204

**The community you’ll be caring for:**

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you'remore than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff,and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital inShawnee Mission, Kansas.

**The role you’ll contribute:**

The Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) participates in high-quality, patient-centered care by providing continuous observation and monitoring for high risk patients. In collaboration with the patient care team, the PSA ensures the patient environment is free of obstacles and minimizes risk of falls and accidental or intentional self-harm. The PSA may also assist with basic activities of daily living.

**The value you’ll bring to the team:**

+ Maintains a direct line of sight with patient at all times, including while family and/or visitors are in throom.

+ Accompanies patient and ensures patient safety during transportation, testing, and procedures occurring away from the patient’s normal environment.

+ Establishes a safe, risk-free patient environment by utilizing knowledge of fall prevention protocols, infection control measures, and self-harm prevention. Performs room assessment regularly and after any visitations.

+ Monitors patient physical and emotional condition.Reports any changes in status promptly while remaining direct line of sight with the patient.

+ Intervenes as needed to prevent patient from harming self or others.Seeks immediate assistance for escalating incidents.

**The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:**

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Graduate of high school

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) 90 day Grace Period

+ De-Escalation Training90 day Grace Period

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ 1 years of experience in a healthcare setting

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Patient Care

**Organization:** AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25016764

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.