Patient Safety Attendant Float Pool Prn Days

Job Summary
Work under the direction and supervision of the RN. Provide one to one appropriate observation or frequent safety checks on those patients identified as a suicidal, high risk for falls, wandering or self-injury throughout the shift at the direction of the RN assigned to the patient.
Essential Functions

• Provide appropriate skill level to perform interventions/procedures as directed. See Safety Attendant Policy L6000-151.
• Provide supervision and diversion for suicidal patients - See General Nursing policy 6000-152, Care of Suicidal/Disturbed Patients.
• Activities such as assisting other clinical staff with care, and assisting the patient to eat are appropriate if the activity does not take attention away from the patient.
• Accompany the patient to procedures off of the patient care unit.
• Document on the Safety Attendant Flow Sheet and Guidelines
• Receive and provide a face-to-face report at the following times:
  o Coming on or going off duty.
  o Before going on break or to meals
  o When a change in patient status or behavior is noted.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Previous experience in a hospital or patient care setting preferred

Primary Location
SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph
Department Name
Safety Attendants - St Joseph/Niles
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
12
Hours of Work
7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Days Worked
Variable
Weekend Frequency
Variable weekends
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