PRN Patient Safety Attendant - Emergency Room

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.  

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. 

Responsible for rounding on patients, taking vital signs, and transporting to and from Radiology.  Assist the department with vital sign compliance on all patients

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 Patient Safety Attendant training as required by Unit

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