Patient Safety Attendant, Full Time Job at Iredell Memorial Hospital, Statesville, NC

V1lCUnIxdExrdzljMFV6VE5qZnAzVkNUOUE9PQ==
  • Iredell Memorial Hospital
  • Statesville, NC

Job Description

Job Type


Full-time

Description

The Safety Attendant is responsible for the direct supervision of any patient requiring monitoring for high risk for falls, intoxication, profound confusion, involuntary commitment (IVC), suicidal patients, and any other patient that would be deemed as unsafe.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide continuous, uninterrupted observation of the patient (even during bathing/toileting activities and during visitation).
  • Maintain order and safety of the environment.
  • Communicate patient information to nurse in a timely manner.
  • Monitoring a patient for safety requires one's full attention; therefore, the
  • PSA/sitter will refrain from texting, talking on the phone, electronic gaming, reading, doing schoolwork, doing crosswords, online learning modules or similar activities.
  • The PSA/sitter is prohibited from leaving the patient's room without coverage.
  • The PSA/sitter will remain with the patient until further assignment from the charge nurse (even if a family member is present).
  • The PSA/sitter will be expected to document on the sitter flow sheet form as follows:
  • Safety sitter - every one hour Suicide precautions - every 15 minutes x 4, then hourly
  • Other duties as assigned
Shift:

2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Week A: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Week B: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Requirements
  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • CPI training within 30 days of hire
  • Able to pass background on onboarding screening processes.
  • Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
  • Complete safety attendant training during onboarding and annually
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Physical hold training within 30 days of hire

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

Similar Jobs

Sport Clips

Hair Stylist Job at Sport Clips

Hair Stylist at Sport Clips summary: Sport Clips is hiring licensed hair stylists/barbers to provide mens and boys haircuts, offering paid training, client leads, benefits (paid time off, retirement match, medical), and opportunities to earn via base pay, tips, and...

Wayne County NY

Assistant County Attorney Job at Wayne County NY

 ...Bar of the State of New York and a minimum of four (4) years of Attorney experience. New York State municipality legal experience...  ...assigned cases as necessary; * Interviews potential witnesses for Family Court proceedings, Arbitration proceedings, or civil litigation... 

OnTrac

Warehouse Package Handler Job at OnTrac

 ...We are hiring Warehouse Workers / Package Handlers for our Georgetown, TX location. Applying is quick and easy - talk to a recruiter today and you could start within the week! Address: 1310 Blue Ridge Dr, Georgetown, Texas 78626 Pay: $17.00 Shift: 4:00AM to... 

PwC

Senior Manager, M&A Partnership Tax Strategy & Deals (Boston) Job at PwC

 ...A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Manager for their Mergers and Acquisitions tax team in Boston. The successful candidate will guide significant projects, engage with clients at senior levels, and develop impactful tax strategies for complex transactions... 

Addison Kenway

Aesthetic Injectables Nurse Practitioner Job at Addison Kenway

 ...Aesthetic Injectables Nurse Practitioner River Edge, NJ Job#16733129 Details: Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding multidisciplinary practice in northeastern New Jersey. Seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner to administer a full range of medical aesthetic services...