Assists in maintaining a safe environment and remains with the patient at all times to provide on-going observation of the patient and alert the nursing staff as patient care needs arise. The Patient Safety Attendant performs all job responsibilities in a safe manner, functioning under the supervision of the Nurse.

Major Responsibilities 

Maintain a safe environment and remain with patient always to provide the appropriate level of observation to patient as delegated by the Registered Nurse. 

Appropriately document information that is required during the patient observation experience. 

Perform handoff communication with the Nurses regarding pertinent patient information. 

Assist nursing team in maintaining a ligature-resistant or ligature free environment as appropriate to the clinical setting. 

Notify and update the licensed nurse of immediate patient safety, patient care, and staff needs. 

Fosters positive and professional communication between patients and staff. 

Adhere to all policies and procedures.

Minimum Job Requirement 

Education 

High school diploma or GED required 

Physical Requirements and working Conditions

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms. Must have manual and finger dexterity. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch.

Preferred Job Requitements 

Certifications

Basic Life Support Certification

Experience 

Previous hospital experience preferred