Patient Safety Attendant Full Time Days

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All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

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• Benefits from Day One 
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• Paid Days Off from Day One
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• Career Development  
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• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
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• Mental Health Resources and Support
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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, 645am - 715pm, 36 hours/week

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:

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• Maintains a direct line of sight with patient at all times, including while family and/or visitors are in throom.
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• Accompanies patient and ensures patient safety during transportation, testing, and procedures occurring away from the patient’s normal environment.
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• Establishes a safe, risk-free patient environment by utilizing knowledge of fall prevention protocols, infection control measures, and self-harm prevention. Performs room assessment regularly and after any visitations.
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• Monitors patient physical and emotional condition.  Reports any changes in status promptly while remaining direct line of sight with the patient.
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• Intervenes as needed to prevent patient from harming self or others.Seeks immediate assistance for escalating incidents.
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