Patient Safety & Observation Attendant (Day Shift)

AdventHealth; Kansas; On-site; USD 2,087,000 - 3,072,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Kansas seeks an attentive unit support professional to assist nursing staff across day shifts. Responsibilities include transporting patients, delivering equipment, answering phones, and supporting visitors while patient observation is not occurring.

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with 1+ clinical experience preferred and BLS certification required. The role emphasizes patient privacy, accurate shift documentation, and active advocacy for patient- and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff with tasks such as transporting patients, delivering equipment and supplies, transporting specimens, delivering patient trays, answering phones, and assisting visitors when not providing direct patient observation.
• Intervenes to prevent patient self-harm or harm to others and seeks immediate assistance for escalating incidents.
• Demonstrates knowledge and respect for patient rights to privacy and confidentiality.
• Creates clear and accurate documentation of patient status and activities during shift.
• Promotes positive patient interactions and advocates for patients and family-centered care in all decisions and actions.

Skills

Patient transport

Equipment delivery

Communication

Visitor assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

AdventHealth in Kansas seeks an attentive unit support professional to assist nursing staff across day shifts. Responsibilities include transporting patients, delivering equipment, answering phones, and supporting visitors while patient observation is not occurring.

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with 1+ clinical experience preferred and BLS certification required. The role emphasizes patient privacy, accurate shift documentation, and active advocacy for patient- and