Patient Safety Attendant (PSA)

Advocate Aurora Health; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Shelby, NC seeks a Patient Observation Support role to assist nursing staff by remaining with patients, documenting observations, and ensuring a safe, ligature-free environment.

You will hand off pertinent information to RNs, communicate professionally with patients and team, and adhere to all policies. A High School diploma and BLS/CPI certifications are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous hospital or healthcare observation experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• CPI certification required prior to conducting patient observation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient observation under RN delegation.
• Document required observations accurately.
• Conduct handoff communication with the RN.
• Assist the nursing team in maintaining a ligature-free environment.
• Notify licensed nurse of patient safety changes and needs.
• Maintain professional, respectful communication with patients and staff.
• Follow all hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Observation

Documentation

Handoff communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS Certification

CPI Certification

Job description

Essential Functions

• Maintain a safe environment and remain with patient always to provide the appropriate level of observation to patient as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Appropriately document information that is required during the patient observation experience.
• Perform handoff communication with the Registered Nurse regarding pertinent patient information.
• Assist nursing team in maintaining a ligature-resistant or ligature free environment as appropriate to the clinical setting.
• Notify and update the licensed nurse of immediate patient safety, patient care, and staff needs.
• Fosters positive and professional communication between patients and staff.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms. Must have manual and finger dexterity. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch.

Education, Experience and Certifications.

High school diploma or GED required. Previous hospital experience preferred. Basic Life Support Certification required. CPI certification required prior to conducting patient observation.