Patient Safety & Observation Attendant

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Intermountain Health is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) in Grand Junction, Colorado. The PSA provides continuous observation for high‑risk patients, maintains a safe environment, and assists with basic daily living activities as needed.

Responsibilities include remaining with the patient, reporting changes to nurses, and following infection control policies. This role requires BLS-HCP certification and offers PRN, variable shifts with a focus on patient safety and teamwork within the

Qualifikationen

• Maintain continuous line of sight of the patient and assist as needed.
• Ensure the cleanliness and safety of the patient’s room.
• Accompany the patient to tests or procedures and wait outside until completion.
• Identify and report changes in patient status to the nurse and during hand-off.
• Maintain infection control and complete safety checklists each shift to mitigate risks.

Aufgaben

• Monitor high‑risk patients to prevent falls or self-harm.
• Provide one‑on‑one observation and comfort while the patient is in care.
• Assist with basic activities of daily living as needed.
• Coordinate with care team to keep patient environment safe and supportive.
• Document observations in the EMR as part of daily care.

Kenntnisse

Patient Care

Patient Safety

Communication

Teamwork

EMR

Organization

Health Care

Ausbildung

BLS-HCP Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Intermountain Health is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) in Grand Junction, Colorado. The PSA provides continuous observation for high‑risk patients, maintains a safe environment, and assists with basic daily living activities as needed.

Responsibilities include remaining with the patient, reporting changes to nurses, and following infection control policies. This role requires BLS-HCP certification and offers PRN, variable shifts with a focus on patient safety and teamwork within the