PRN Patient Safety Attendant - Resource Team

Deaconess Health System; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking Patient Safety Attendants to join their Resource Team. This role offers a flexible schedule, ideal for students or those needing adaptability in their work-life balance. Responsibilities include supervising critical care patients, ensuring their safety, and collaborating with nursing staff to report any significant changes in patient conditions. The position provides a unique opportunity to work across various settings within the healthcare system, enhancing your skills while contributing to patient care. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient safety and enjoy a dynamic work environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Free access to fitness centers

Payactiv - Earned wage benefit

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive pay with shift and weekend incentives

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification required within six months of hire.
• High school education or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation of high-risk patients.
• Report changes in patient condition to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient Safety Observation

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Benefits:

We pride ourselves on retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success.

• Flexible work schedules
• Free access to fitness centers, where health coaches are available to help with workout plans
• Payactiv - Earned wage benefit - Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive pay with shift and weekend incentives

Job Overview:

This position is a Deaconess Supplemental Staff (DSS) position, which offers a flexible schedule with a minimum requirement of 48 hours in a 6-week period. This position is a great opportunity for students and others needing more flexibility. Supplemental hours may vary and are not guaranteed. This position requires floating between our Midtown units in Evansville, IN, and Gateway units in Newburgh, IN, with opportunities to pick up shifts at our Henderson, KY campus as needed.

Patient Safety Attendants provide supervision of critical care patients as delegated by a registered nurse and in cooperation with other team members. Duties performed by Patient Safety Attendants include ensuring and promoting patient safety by providing continuous observation of those patients who are considered “High Risk” of falling, injuring themselves, etc. Reports any changes in patient condition, episodes of wandering or attempted elopement, escalating behavior, pain or discomfort to nursing staff. May also assist with personal hygiene care as directed by the RN.

Unit Description:

The Resource Team is a great choice for those who desire flexibility and variety in their work schedule. Daily assignments to the different units are made based on competency, skill, and experience. Resource Team members have the opportunity to provide direct patient care in a variety of settings across Deaconess Health System.

Required: Certifications/Licenses/Education:

• Basic Life Support: Health Care Provider, within six months of hire.
• Completion of a high school education or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Required to successfully complete: 3.5 days of paid training - Classes are held Mon-Fri from 8am-4:30pm.