Patient Safety Attendant

Patient Safety Attendant

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:

As a Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) you will deliver high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of patient care services related to basic needs and continuous observation of high risk patients. In collaboration with the patient care team, including Registered Nurses and Patient Care Technicians, you will ensure the patient environment is free of obstacles and minimize risk of falls and accidental or intentional self-harm.

You will deliver patient care while providing emotional and physical comfort to the patient.

· You will demonstrate exceptional customer service, compassion and empathy in all interactions with patients and family

· You will maintain direct line of sight with the patient at all times

· You will accompany patients away from their room to ensure safety during transportation, testing and procedures

· You will establish a safe, risk-free environment for patients through utilization of fall prevention protocols, infection control measures, and self-harm prevention

· You will perform room assessment regularly and after any visitations

· You will report any changes in patients' physical or emotional conditions

· You will be responsible for intervening patient from harming self or others

· You will be responsible for recording information in patient medical records

· You will maintain close communicate with physicians, nurses and healthcare team members regarding changes in a patient's condition

· You may also assist with basic daily living activities such as feeding and personal hygiene

Requirements

Experience

· 1+ years of experience in healthcare setting – preferred

Certifications

· Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required per St. David's Healthcare policy

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, is a 368‑bed acute care hospital within St. David's Health Care, offering comprehensive specialty and sub‑specialty services. Key programs include a nationally accredited oncology program featuring the region's only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; a Level II trauma center; advanced cardiac, stroke, and orthopedic services; full‑service maternity and newborn care;…