Safety Attendant

Novant Health; North Carolina; Presencial; USD 21 000 - 28 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Novant Health is seeking a Safety Attendant at Brunswick Medical Center to provide 1:1 observation and support, ensuring patient and staff safety. The role includes assisting with daily activities, recording vitals, and reporting concerns to the nursing team.

Strong candidates have a high school diploma, hospital experience preferred, and must complete de-escalation and life support trainings within specified timeframes. This on-site position supports patient care and safety initiatives.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• De-Escalation Techniques, Life Support Responder, MOAB training required within specified timelines.

Responsabilidades

• Provide 1:1 observation and report safety concerns.
• Assist patients with daily activities as delegated by the nurse.
• Record vital signs and glucose; notify nurse if outside normal ranges.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment following infection-control guidelines.
• Document care on time and assist with patient transport when needed.

Conhecimentos

Patient safety

Documentation basics

Age-group versatility

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

What We Offer

The Safety Attendant provides one-on-one observation of selected patients for the purpose of identifying behaviors which are potentially hazardous to self or others in accordance with facility policies and procedures; reports needs and concerns to licensed nurse.

Schedule: 7:00pm-7:00am

Location: Brunswick Medical Center

What You\'ll Do

• Provide 1:1 observation and support for patients whose behaviors may pose a risk to themselves or others, ensuring safety and reporting concerns to the nursing team.


• Assist patients with simple daily activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility as delegated by the nurse.


• Obtain and record vital signs and capillary blood glucose readings, notifying the nurse immediately when results fall outside normal ranges (as described in the job description).


• Maintain a clean, safe, and clutter-free environment while following infection-control, body-mechanics, and safety protocols.


• Document care accurately and on time, respond promptly to pages or calls, and support patient transport when needed

What We\'re Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.


• Experience: Previous hospital experience, preferred.


• Licensure/Certification: De-Escalation Techniques (within 90 days of employment), required. Life Support Responder (within 90 days of employment), required. Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB) Training (within 90 days after completion of De-Escalation Training), required.


• Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing as applicable. Is knowledgeable regarding guidelines for infection control, body substance precautions, patient safety, and body mechanics. Maintains acceptable standards set by those guidelines. Ability to work with all age group patients or act as a companion. Basic computer skills for documentation.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

200653