Patient Safety Attendant PRN

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

Job summary

Join a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. As a Patient Safety Attendant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of patients by monitoring their condition and assisting with daily activities. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Debt-free Education

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• BLS and De-Escalation Training within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation and monitoring for high-risk patients.
• Assist with basic activities of daily living and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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

· Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

**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 who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

**Schedule:** PRN - as needed

**Shift** : Day shift

**Location:** 7820 W. 165th Street, Overland Park, KS. 66223

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

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more 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 in Shawnee 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 the room.

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

+ Promotes consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.

+ Serves as a resource to department staff, students, volunteers and other departments, and contributes to the teamwork essential to ensuring quality patient care.

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

+ Preforms other duties as needed when not providing direct patient observation.

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

+ **Minimum qualifications** : High School Diploma or Equivalent, BLS within 90 days, De-Escalation Training within 90 Days, 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.

+ **Preferred qualifications:** Clinical experience in a healthcare related environment.

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:** Per Diem

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25016765

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.