Patient Safety Attendant

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and potential for growth
• Shift incentive and differentials available
• Flexible Scheduling
• Yearly opportunity for pay increases and bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement and referral bonuses available
• Payactiv earned wage benefit - work today, get paid tomorrow
• Great health benefits and retirement savings plans

As a Patient Safety Attendant, you will play a critical role in continuing the healing mission of Deaconess.

Job Overview:

This position requires floating between our Midtown units in Evansville, IN and Gateway units in Newburgh, IN with opportunities to pick up shifts at our Henderson, KY campus as needed.

Patient Safety Attendantsprovide supervision of critical care patients as delegated by a registered nurse and in cooperation with other team members. Duties performed by Patient Safety Attendants include ensuring and promoting Patient Safety by providing continuous observation of those patients who are considered “High Risk” of falling, injuring themselves, etc. Reports any changes in patient condition, episodes of wandering or attempted elopement, escalating behavior, pain or discomfort to nursing staff. May also assist with personal hygiene care as directed by the RN.

Unit Description:

The Resource Team is a great choice for those who desire flexibility and variety in their work schedule. Daily assignments to the different units are made based on competency, skill and experience. Resource Team members have the opportunity to provide direct patient care in a variety of settings across Deaconess Health System.

Required: Certifications/Licenses/Education:

• Basic Life Support: Health Care Provider, within six months of hire.
• Completion of a high school education or equivalent (GED) preferred
• Successfully completes PCT classes as required by care center/unit.

Deaconess uses the EPIC Medical Record System.

Location: Deaconess Midtown · N. S. Resource Team
Schedule: Full Time - 80, Evening/Night