Job Description

Patient Safety Attendant

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center has earned more national recognition for quality patient outcomes than any other hospital in the region. The medical center has earned multiple honors for its leadership and excellence in several clinical areas including cardiac care, orthopedic services, vascular surgery, stroke care and cancer care.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Patient Safety Attendant. As a Patient Safety Attendant at MercyOne, you are responsible for one-on-one continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patient. Remains with and observes always assigned patient and notifies the nursing staff if the patient requires additional assistance or other nursing intervention.

Schedule: 12-hours; Nights 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; weekend and holiday rotation

General Requirements:

• Remains with and always observes the assigned patient. Arranges meal and break time with the patient's RN or CNA so that the patient is never unattended.
• Serves meal to patients. Does not feed patient. May cut up foods and open containers.
• Utilizes the call light, immediately notifies nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, exhibits changes in behavior, or requires other nursing interventions.
• Remains alert at all times.
• Must be available to work on short notice.
• Is able to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Is able to perform a variety of duties characterized by frequent change.
• Must have a general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. Healthstream, internet, etc.)
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of MercyOne and Trinity Health.

Education:

• Completion of high school or GED is preferred but is required if in emergency department or behavioral unit. Prior patient care experience preferred.
• Mandatory Reporter is required within 3 months of hire date.
• Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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