Safety Attendant

Novant Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is seeking a Safety Attendant to provide one-on-one observation of patients and to identify behaviors potentially hazardous to self or others. You will report needs and concerns to a licensed nurse and help maintain safety within the facility.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED; hospital experience is preferred. Training in de-escalation, MOAB, and life support should be completed within set timelines.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Experience: Previous hospital experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: De-Escalation Techniques within 90 days, Life Support Responder within 90 days, MOAB Training within 90 days after De-Escalation.
• Additional Skills: infection control guidelines, patient safety, body mechanics, and ability to work with all age groups.
• Documentation: basic computer skills for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one observation of patients to identify potentially hazardous behaviors and report to licensed nurse.
• Support a safe environment by following facility policies and procedures and maintain patient comfort and dignity.

Skills

De-Escalation Techniques

Life Support Responder

MOAB Training

Basic Computer Skills

Infection Control

Patient Safety

Body Mechanics

Age-Appropriate Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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

7am-7pm Full Time

Location

Brunswick Medical Center

What You'll Do

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.

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

194271