Safety Attendant - Central Staffing and Scheduling Office

Novant Health Careers; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Safety Attendant to provide one-on-one observation of patients, ensuring safety and quality care. This role is part of a corporate float pool team, working across various units to meet patient care needs. Join a diverse team committed to exceptional healthcare.

Qualifications

• Ability to complete skills validation and competency testing.
• Knowledge of infection control and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver remarkable patient experience in every dimension.
• Foster a safe patient environment driven by 'First Do No Harm'.

Skills

Infection Control

Patient Safety

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Safety Attendant - Central Staffing and Scheduling Office

Job Summary

Novant Health is seeking a Safety Attendant. 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. CSSO Safety Attendants are responsible for providing safe, continuous quality patient care in a variety of settings. The CSSO Safety Attendant is part of a market-based, corporate float pool team that is assigned to varying units during their shift to ensure that patient care needs are met within the assigned facility. These SAs possess the skills, competency, and qualifications, as well as a requirement to work in all facilities within a defined market (Greater Charlotte (GCM) or Greater Winston Salem (GWSM)). This group shall be known as the Super Pool. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth.

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families, and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
• Foster teamwork, team member engagement, and community involvement.
• Leverage diversity and inclusion to support quality care.
• Foster a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Previous hospital experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: De-Escalation Techniques (within 90 days of employment), Life Support Responder (within 90 days), and Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB) Training (within 90 days after De-Escalation training), required.
• Additional skills:
• Ability to complete skills validation and competency testing.
• Knowledge of infection control, body substance precautions, patient safety, and body mechanics.
• Ability to work with all age groups or act as a companion.
• Basic computer skills for documentation.

Job Opening ID: 24359

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care