Patient Safety Attendant

Description

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Summary:
The Patient Safety Attendant is responsible for providing either 1:1 or 1:2 focused, non-clinical, observation of patients identified with safety risks. The Attendant assists in maintaining a safe environment andremains with the patients at all timesto provide on-going observation of the patient and alerts the nursing staff as patient care needs arise.

Responsibilities:

• Responds to patients promptly and courteously, notifyingappropriate personnelof patient requestsin a timely manner.

• Reports unusual occurrences to a charge nurse or supervisorimmediately.

• Assistsinmaintainingthe patient environment bymaintaininga safe,cleanand comfortable atmosphere.

• Notifies nursing personnel, asneeded, whenpatientrequiresassistancesuch as positioning, holding, feeding, and toileting.Understandshow to obtain emergencyassistance,if needed.

• Ensures competency in all required skills and completes competency assessment annually per the documented competency checklist. Adheres to documented policies and processes as well as performing other related duties asassigned.

Other information:

Qualifications

Required

*High School diploma or equivalent.

*Effective verbal and written communication.

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Psychiatry

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.