Job Description
Patient Safety Attendant
Job Code: 24045
Position Summary
Responsible for observing, communicating and interacting with confused, violent, combative or suicidal patients with the intent to prevent injury. Assist nursing with basic patient care functions. Notify nursing, via the designated method of communication, so that immediate interventions may be implemented when needed
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
• Maintains patient information confidentiality
• 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
• MOAB Certification during General Orientation
• Safe patient handling to include ambulation and positioning of patients during orientation
Working Conditions
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs
• 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: - Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employerpaid options for eligible fulltime employees, plus affordable plans for parttime staff. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
- Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
- Retirement plans with pretax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%-6%
- Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
- Awardwinning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
- PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
- And an employee referral bonus program
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you! Apply today! Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Relief, Immediate start, Night shift, Weekend work