Patient Safety Attendant

Hourly Wage Estimate: $19.29 - $23.88 / hour

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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.

As a Virtual Patient Safety Attendant, you will play a vital role in protecting patients at risk for falls, injury, or self-harm. From your remote station, you will closely monitor their physical and emotional well-being and communicate concerns in real time – empowering the care team to respond quickly and helping care for and improve lives one moment at a time.

As a Patient Safety Attendant (PSA), you will participate in high-quality, patient-centered care by providing continuous observation and monitoring for high-risk patients. You will collaborate with the patient care team and ensure the patient environment is free of obstacles and minimizes the risk of falls and accidental or intentional self-harm. You may also assist with basic activities of daily living.

Here is some of what you can expect from being a PSA with us:

You will always maintain a direct line of sight with patients, including while family and/or visitors are in the room.

You will accompany the patient and ensure patient safety during transportation, testing, and procedures occurring away from the patient’s normal environment.

You will establish a safe, risk-free patient environment by utilizing knowledge of fall prevention protocols, infection control measures, and self-harm prevention.

You will monitor and report the patient's physical and emotional condition.

You will intervene as needed to prevent the patient from harming themselves or others and seek immediate assistance for escalating incidents.

You will create clear, accurate documentation on patient status and activity during the shift.

You will demonstrate caring and empathy in all interactions and advocates for patient- and family-centered approach in all decisions and actions.

• Watching patients with continuous focus to ensure their safety and well-being
• Identifying risks such as falls or self-harm and promptly alerting the care team to intervene quickly and protect patients
• Documenting patient activity and changes with accuracy and clarity throughout your shift
• Honoring patient privacy by safeguarding confidential information at all times
• Collaborating closely with the healthcare team to foster a culture of compassion, respect, and teamwork

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent is required
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• De-escalation training is required within 90 days of the hire date.
• One or more years of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

HCA HealthONE Rose, 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…