Patient Safety Attendant- South Lake Hospital- PCU- Days at Orlando Health

Clermont, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Observation, Communication, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Safety Awareness, Crisis Intervention, Patient Care, Nutrition Assistance, Report Writing, Behavior Monitoring, Time Management, Problem Solving, Compliance, Cleanliness, Alertness, Customer Service

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Summary Performs vigilant increased visual observation or continuous visual observation as ordered for the patient Responsibilities Essential Functions • Provides diversionary activities such as reading aloud to the patient. • Assists the patient with nutrition needs as necessary under the direction of the Registered Nurse. • Accompanies the patient to diagnostic testing and procedures and maintains observation of the patient during tests or procedures. • Never leaves the patient alone unless instructed to by the nurse. For Baker and Marchman Act patients, the patient is never left alone for any reason. • Receives report from the RN and previous Patient Safety Attendant and gives report to the RN and oncoming Patient Safety Attendant before leaving. • Utilizes the Safe Patient Room Environment Checklist with every change of staff or transfer of care as part of handoff for Baker Act, behavioral health, and suicide risk patients. • Observes for any changes in the patient’s behaviors or actions and immediately reports them to the Registered Nurse. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions • Remains awake and alert at all times. Does not engage in activities that distract from the patient, such as reading, studying, socializing, using the telephone, or watching television. • Maintains a clean and safe patient care environment. • Receives and processes incoming calls, patient calls, and guest requests as appropriate to the patient. Qualifications Education/Training. High school graduate or equivalent. Licensure/Certification • Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification – HeartSaver CPR. • Handle with Care (HWC) Certification is required only for the inpatient Behavioral Health Unit (BHU). All other units require Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification. Experience None.

Responsibilities

The Patient Safety Attendant performs vigilant visual observation of patients, ensuring they are never left alone unless instructed by a nurse. They assist with patient needs, accompany them to procedures, and report any behavioral changes to the Registered Nurse.