Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) - PRN - Days (7a - 7:30p)

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

* Continuously observe the patient's activity and behavior to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
* Communicate on a regular basis with the RN and report changes in patient condition, problems, concerns and/or visual observations. This includes patient behaviors that could result in harm to self or others.
* Obtain vital signs and communicate findings to RN, as requested.
* Assist patients with hygiene needs as appropriate.
* Assist the RN/CNA with linen changes and repositioning the patient.
* Support the RN with the accurate measurement and reporting of intake.
* Assist the patient with nourishment/meals.
* Maintain patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
* Accompany patients to medical procedures and tests. Maintain observation of the patient during the procedures and tests.
* Ensure coverage by the RN or designee prior to leaving patient unattended.
* Document duties performed in the electronic medical record (EMR).
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to speak, read, and understand written orders
• Ability to write reports in English.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• CPI within 90 days

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.