Patient Safety Attendant PRN

Community Health Systems; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 1,791,000 - 2,480,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant for part-time evening shifts at 1800 W University Blvd, Durant, OK. The role focuses on continuous observation, safety, and patient privacy, working under the direction of an RN to support high-quality care.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, maintaining privacy, adhering to infection control, and promptly reporting changes to the RN. Candidates typically have a high school diploma and 0-1 years of healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience as a patient sitter or similar role in a healthcare setting required.
• Proficient in maintaining patient observation and responding to safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Observes and monitors assigned patients to ensure safety.
• Maintains continuous visual observation of the patient at all times.
• Ensures patient confidentiality and privacy as per HIPAA and hospital policies.
• Follows infection control protocols including hand hygiene and PPE usage.
• Reports safety hazards or changes in patient condition to the RN immediately.

Skills

Observation

Communication

HIPAA knowledge

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary

The Patient Safety Attendant is responsible for providing continuous observation and maintaining a safe environment for assigned patients under the direction of a registered nurse (RN). Plays a critical part in ensuring patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining patient privacy and dignity, and promptly reporting any changes in patient behavior or condition. Communicates effectively with the RN and other healthcare team members to support high-quality patient care.

Essential Functions

• Observes and monitors assigned patients to ensure safety, following hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains continuous visual observation of the patient and remains with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel.
• Complies with patient confidentiality standards and adheres to hospital policies regarding privacy and security.
• Follows infection control precautions, including proper hand hygiene and correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), in compliance with facility guidelines.
• Ensures patient environment remains clean and safe, handling bio-hazardous waste and chemicals according to facility policies.
• Protects patient privacy, dignity, and respect during all interactions and care activities.
• Assists with non-clinical tasks such as repositioning, reorienting, and engaging patients in appropriate activities to reduce anxiety and restlessness.
• Reports safety hazards, unusual behaviors, or changes in patient condition to the RN or appropriate personnel immediately.
• Follows facility safety policies, procedures, and service excellence standards.
• Completes delegated duties accurately and in a timely manner as directed by the RN.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience as a patient sitter or similar role in a healthcare setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain continuous patient observation and respond to safety concerns appropriately.
• Strong verbal communication skills to interact with patients, nurses, and the healthcare team.
• Knowledge of hospital safety protocols, infection control, and patient confidentiality regulations (HIPAA).
• Ability to remain calm and composed in high-stress or emergency situations.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to recognize changes in patient behavior or condition.
• Professionalism and compassion in all patient interactions.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support completed within 14 days of hire required

Job Info

• Job Identification 165259
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 09/21/2026, 01:54 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Evening
• Locations 1800 W University Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, US