Patient Safety Attendant

The patient safety attendant's role is to be present for the designated patient, either visually or physically, to observe patient behavior, communicate with, and de-escalate the patient, and notify nursing personnel if the patient condition changes or requires assistance.

What You Will Do

Observe patient behavior, communicate with patients, de-escalate patient situations, and notify nursing personnel of patient condition changes or requirements for assistance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires interpersonal skills, knowledge of growth and development, and the ability to interact, communicate, and care for specific patient populations with care and compassion.

Requirements

• BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of start date
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification within 60 days of hire date
• Meet physical demand requirements indicated within the ADA requirements