Patient Safety Attendant Screener PRN at HCA Healthcare in Belton, Missouri

Job Description:

Description

SHIFT: PRN
SCHEDULE: PRN/Per Diem

Do you have the career opportunities as a Patient Safety Attendant you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Belton Regional Medical Center a facility that is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At BRMC we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Some of our unique benefits we offer include:

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  • Paid Personal Leave
  
  
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
  
  
  • 401k (100% annual match – 3%-9% of pay based on years of service)
  
  
  • Identity Theft Protection discounts
  
  
  • Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
  
  
  • Adoption Assistance
  
  
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  
  
  
  

Great healthcare starts with compassion.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues?  Join the BRMC family! We will provide you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are currently looking for an ambitious Patient Safety Attendants to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential here!

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. Patient care attendants can also be called upon to act a greeter at a hospital main entrance.

Responsibilities:

• 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.


• Creates clear, accurate documentation on patient status and activity during the shift.


• Demonstrates knowledge and respect of patient rights to privacy and protection of patient confidentiality.


• Promotes consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.


• Demonstrates caring and empathy in all interactions and advocates for patient- and family-centered approach in all decisions and actions.


• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including active listening.  Ensures patients, physicians, and colleagues have a clear understanding of all communications. 


• Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.


• Participates as an active member of the health care team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues.


• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behaviors consistent with established policies/procedures.


• Serves as a resource to department staff, students, volunteers and other departments, and contributes to the teamwork essential to ensuring quality patient care.


• Assists in the orientation of new staff as needed.


• Participates in hospital or departmental performance improvement activities, and seeks opportunities to improve department and inter-department processes.


• Restocks non-medicinal patient room supplies as needed.

 

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred


• BLC required

Since 1984, our mission has been to provide the citizens of southern Jackson County and northern Cass counties access to important health resources. To meet the growing medical needs of our community, we underwent a $39.2 Million Dollar renovation. Today, we offer a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, Supported by our excellent staff, advanced technology, and deep relationships within our community. BRMC is a 70+ bed facility with over 300 staff members and over 260 physicians.

HCA Healthcare has been continually named a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing applications. Highly qualified candidates will be promptly contacted by our hiring managers for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care! 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

 

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