Patient Safety Attendant SS | Central Staffing | Variable | PRN

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville seeks a Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) to provide continuous bedside observation, ensuring patient safety under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

The role includes mobility assistance with nursing staff to support safe patient movement, falls prevention, and basic nursing tasks as needed in a fast-paced clinical setting.

This PRN/variable position emphasizes patient advocacy, collaboration with care teams, and a commitment to high-quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: None

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

PRN | Variable

The Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) ensures patient safety by remaining at the bedside of the assigned patient (s) and providing continuous observation under the direction of the Registered Nurse. In a secondary role the PSA serves as a mobility assistant and works with the Registered Nurse to optimize patient mobility using specialized patient lifting equipment. The PSA provides nursing support to achieve the organization's mission of excellent patient care and nursing's vision of setting a new standard of excellence in autonomous and accountable nursing practice committed to patient advocacy and innovative patient care in a climate of trust and collaboration,

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose

NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: None