Patient Safety Attendant PRN

Corewell Health; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join an innovative health system as a Safety Attendant, where you'll play a crucial role in patient care and safety. This position involves providing direct observation for patients at risk and assisting clinical staff in delivering compassionate care. You'll work in a supportive environment focused on enhancing health outcomes and fostering hope within the community. With a commitment to your growth, this role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for personal and professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts directory

Optional identity theft protection

Retirement options with matching savings

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; previous hospital experience preferred.
• Ability to perform safety checks and document patient observations.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one observation for high-risk patients.
• Document patient interactions and participate in safety initiatives.

Skills

Patient observation

Safety checks

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift and status

Casual, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Variable days and weekends.

Location: float/flex between St. Joseph, Niles and Watervliet

Job Summary

Work under the direction and supervision of the RN. Provide one to one appropriate observation or frequent safety checks on those patients identified as suicidal, high risk for falls, wandering or self-injury throughout the shift at the direction of the RN assigned to the patient.

Essential Functions

• Provide appropriate skill level to perform interventions/procedures as directed.
  Provide supervision and diversion for suicidal/disturbed patients.

• Activities such as assisting other clinical staff with care, and assisting the patient to eat are appropriate if the activity does not take attention away from the patient.
  Accompany the patient to procedures off of the patient care unit.

• Document on the Safety Attendant Flow Sheet and Guidelines.

• Receive and provide a face-to-face report at the following times: coming on or going off duty, before going on break or to meals, when a change in patient status or behavior is noted.

• Actively participate in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and complete all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

• Previous experience in a hospital or patient care setting.

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance.

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Primary Location: SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name: Safety Attendants - St Joseph/Niles

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 0.04

Hours of Work: 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Days Worked: Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency: Variable weekends