Patient Safety Attendant - PRN at SSM Health

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Monitoring, Documentation, Communication, Observation, Safety Awareness, Team Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-St. Agnes Hospital Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: Department: Resource Pool Location: SSM Health St. Agnes 430 E Division St Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Schedule: PRN; scheduled on an as needed basis 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: 8452000038 RESOURCE POOL Work Shift: PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 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. They remain at the bedside of assigned patients, assist in calming or reorienting them, and document observations according to hospital guidelines.