Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) at Northwest Medical Center in Margate, Florida

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION SHIFT: Days (rotating weekends)

SCHEDULE: Full-time

PATIENT SAFETY ATTENDANT

DAYS, FULL TIME, 0.9 FTE

Northwest Medical Center
Miami, FL
FACILITY DESCRIPTION:

Northwest Medical Center is a 289-bed medical center and healthcare complex, continuously expanding and incorporating the latest technology in the delivery of care. Awarded the Gold Seal of Approval(tm) from the Joint Commission which indicates our high standards in performance providing the highest level of services to the population to our community. Northwest Medical Center is also certified by the Joint Commission as primary stroke center and an accredited chest pain center by the American College of Cardiology. We are recognized as a Comprehensive Bariatric Center of Excellence by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program

Our facility continues growing to meet the needs of the community we serve and features expanded capabilities in emergency, critical care, as well as women's and children's services. Out state of the art maternity care includes the only Level III NICU in northern Broward County. The breadth and depth of these service lines translates to increased professional opportunities for our colleagues. We invite you to join a dynamic team of dedicated healthcare professionals and explore your grow potential.

BENEFITS:

We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, and employee stock purchase program.
JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 Sitter may also assist with basic activities of daily living.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

* 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.

* 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.
* Monitors patient physical and emotional condition. Reports any changes in status promptly while remaining direct line of sight with the patient.
* Intervenes as needed to prevent patient from harming self or others. Seeks immediate assistance for escalating incidents.
* Restocks non-medicinal patient room supplies as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Seeking experienced health care professionals, such as Nursing Students, Medical assistants and EMTs.

* Paramedics to act in the role of Patient Safety Attendants.

* No specific license.

* High school graduate equivalent preferred.

* American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and certification.

* 1+ year(s) of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

* 1+ year(s) of experience in an acute care setting preferred.

* Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

* Basic computer knowledge.

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Recruiting and retaining a diverse staff reflective of the patients and communities we serve.
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