Patient Safety Attendant - Multi-Unit Monitoring

Valleywise Health; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,412,000 - 63,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health in Phoenix seeks a Patient Safety Attendant to support nursing staff by monitoring patients across pediatric to geriatric ranges. Working under supervision, the PSA remains with the patient, communicates needs, and helps create a safe environment.

Responsibilities include documenting on observation flow sheets, notifying staff in emergencies, and completing required training such as Valleywise Health computer classes, EVE training, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Prefers a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Prefer prior experience as a patient safety attendant in a hospital, nursing home or home care setting to medical or behavioral needs patients.
• Prefer one (1) year of hospital experience as a patient care assistant or patient safety attendant.
• Must successfully complete Valleywise Health computer classes.
• Must successfully complete EVE training within six months.
• Requires a BLS card obtained through an American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
• Bilingual is preferred.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing related services for pediatric through geriatric patients requiring increased monitoring.
• Stays in the assigned patient's room and notifies professional staff of the patient's needs and alerts them in case of an emergency.
• Documents on observation flow sheet and assists licensed nursing staff with care as delegated.
• Floats to multiple units as needed to support safe patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Bilingual

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Valleywise Health in Phoenix seeks a Patient Safety Attendant to support nursing staff by monitoring patients across pediatric to geriatric ranges. Working under supervision, the PSA remains with the patient, communicates needs, and helps create a safe environment.

Responsibilities include documenting on observation flow sheets, notifying staff in emergencies, and completing required training such as Valleywise Health computer classes, EVE training, and BLS certification.