Patient Safety Attendant - Nights - Float Pool at SSM Health

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

21.27

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Monitoring, Documentation, Communication, Safety Awareness, Team Collaboration, Observation, Agitation Management, Isolation Precautions

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling. IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: This is a full-time, night-shift position working three 12-hour shifts with a weekend and holiday rotation working 7pm-7am. You will be required to float to any unit at either of our hospitals (Good Samaritan in Mt. Vernon or St. Mary’s in Centralia). Float positions will receive $5.00 float differential for all hours worked in addition to shift and weekend differential if applicable. Pay Range: $15.00 - $21.27 Pay Rate Type: Hourly SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law. Job Summary: Performs basic patient monitoring activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Remains at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member. Assists in calming and/or reorienting patient in cases of agitation or confusion. Removes visible hazards and/or broken equipment from immediate environment and reports as appropriate. Documents observations according to hospital guidelines. Meets with the patient’s nurse at the beginning of shift to review the patient care plan and activities for the shift to ensure that the expectations, goals and responsibilities are clearly understood in order to achieve patient and staff safety. Observes isolation precautions as indicated. Observes monitoring equipment and notifies nursing staff of alarms. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION No education required EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients. Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Occasional driving. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS None Department: 8452000046 RN Float Pool Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Create or login to your SSM Health Candidate Workday account to track your application progress and see real-time updates. Remember to keep a record of your login information to access your Candidate Workday account in the future! Current Employees & Contractors – please apply internally via the Career app on your Workday home page. Do not continue here. Visit here for more information.

Responsibilities

The Patient Safety Attendant performs basic patient monitoring activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This includes remaining at the bedside of assigned patients, assisting in calming patients, and documenting observations according to hospital guidelines.