Patient Safety Attendant

The role

Maintains safety and security of patients. Provides assistance to nursing staff in monitoring patients on emergency petition, with behavioral issues, or at risk for falls.

What you will do

• Maintains patient safety and security and must remain alert and attentive at all times
• Observes patient behavior and reports as necessary to the appropriate staff
• Monitors patient behavior closely
• Remains in close proximity and/or maintains line-of-site for suicidal and petitioned patients
• Performs duties according to established standards for age groups
• Sets limits on patient behavior under the direction of a registered nurse and/or mental health clinician
• Performs other duties as assigned such as unit supply stocking, environmental care, room preparation and safety
• Follows the patients plan of care and communicates with the registered nurse
• Accurately and consistently documents required safety checks
• Ensures appropriate visitation and that belongings, food, and other items are allowable and safe

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Medium physical demands
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

About the company

Luminis Health.