PRN Patient Safety Attendant - Resource Team (PSA)

PRN Patient Safety Attendant - Resource Team (PSA)

Benefits:

We pride ourselves on retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success.

Flexible work schedules

Free access to fitness centers, where health coaches are available to help with workout plans

Payactiv- Earned wage benefit- Work today, get paid tomorrow

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive pay with shift and weekend incentives

Job Overview:

This position is a Deaconess Supplemental Staff (DSS) position, which offers a flexible schedule with a minimum requirement of 48 hours in a 6-week period. This position is a great opportunity for students and others needing more flexibility. Supplemental hours may vary and are not guaranteed. This position requires floating between our Midtown units in Evansville, IN, Gateway units in Newburgh, IN, and our Henderson Campus in Henderson, KY campus as needed.

Patient Safety Attendants provide supervision of critical care patients as delegated by a registered nurse and in cooperation with other team members. Duties performed by Patient Safety Attendants include ensuring and promoting patient safety by providing continuous observation of those patients who are considered "High Risk" of falling, injuring themselves, etc. Reports any changes in patient condition, episodes of wandering or attempted elopement, escalating behavior, pain or discomfort to nursing staff. May also assist with personal hygiene care as directed by the RN.

Unit Description:

The Resource Team is a great choice for those who desire flexibility and variety in their work schedule. Daily assignments to the different units are made based on competency, skill and experience. Resource Team members have the opportunity to provide direct patient care in a variety of settings across Deaconess Health System.

Required: Certifications/Licenses/Education:

Basic Life Support: Health Care Provider, within six months of hire.

Completion of a high school education or equivalent (GED) preferred

Required to successfully complete: 3.5 days of paid training - Classes are held Mon-Fri from 8am-4:30pm

Other Key Words: Entry-Level, Patient Safety Attendant, No Experience Required, Paid Training Provided, On-the-Job Training, Career Growth, CNA, PCT, Sitter, flexible, PRN, student, float