Patient Safety Attendant

• Schedule/Shift/Hours PRN - (As Needed) - Days - 12 Hour Shifts

Kootenai Health is currently hiring a patient-focused, compassionate Patient Safety Attendant with a drive to provide exceptional care to those they serve. The Patient Safety Attendant position at Kootenai Health is a great fit for many people who are:

• Looking to start a career in healthcare.
• In college and seeking a flexible on-call, part-time, or full-time schedule with healthcare exposure.
• Employed, but would like an additional part-time or an on-call position.
• Retired and interested in supplemental income.
• Seeking a flexible schedule, supportive co-workers and management team, and an opportunity to work at an innovative health care organization.

Responsibilities:

• Watches patients at all times, never leaves the patient unattended without proper relief
• Identifies behaviors, events, or environmental factors that may predispose a patient to violent/destructive actions or increased agitation, reports signs of escalation to the patient’s nurse
• Maintains a safe environment for the patient in their room, removes dangerous items and screens items brought by visitors
• Assists with patient ambulation and positioning of patients under nursing oversight
• Effectively solves problems and resolves conflicts
• Effectively communicates with patients, families, visitors, team members, physicians, and other hospital personnel
• Performs efficiently and effectively under stress
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience working with vulnerable patient populations including psychiatric and dementia populations preferred.
• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation
• Safe patient handling to include ambulation and positioning of patients during orientation

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to move or traverse with/without accommodation
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
• Must be able to maintain a standing position
• Must be able to maintain a sitting position
• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility.
  
  Benefits begin on the 1 st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
• Robust and interactive employee referral program
• And much more

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