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Posted: 22-Feb-25
Location: Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Internal Number: 24023369
Description -External
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Location: 9100 W 74th Street, Merriam, KS
The role you’ll contribute:
The Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) participates in high-quality, patient-centered care by providing continuous observation and monitoring for high risk patients. In collaboration with the patient care team, the PSA ensures the patient environment is free of obstacles and minimizes risk of falls and accidental or intentional self-harm. The PSA may also assist with basic activities of daily living.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
· Maintains a direct line of sight with patient at all times, including while family and/or visitors are in the room.
- Accompanies patient and ensures patient safety during transportation, testing, and procedures occurring away from the patient’s normal environment.
- Promotes consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
- Serves as a resource to department staff, students, volunteers and other departments, and contributes to the teamwork essential to ensuring quality patient care.
- Monitors patient physical and emotional condition. Reports any changes in status promptly while remaining direct line of sight with the patient.
- Preforms other duties as needed when not providing direct patient observation.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
- Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent, BLS within 90 days, De-Escalation Training within 90 Days, 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.
- Preferred qualifications: Clinical experience in a healthcare related environment.
