Deaconess Health System Hiring for Patient Safety Attendant Job at Evansville, IN , United States Full Time

We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our great staff of health care providers.

Join Our Team

We are looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated Patient Safety Attendants to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence.

Benefits

We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. Our extensive benefits package includes standard and advantage options. In addition to that we offer:

• Flexible work schedules – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night
• Level 4 children’s enrichment centers
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free access to fitness centers, where health coaches are available to help with workout plans
• Career advancement opportunities

As a Patient Safety Attendant, you will play a critical role in continuing the healing mission of Deaconess.

Job Overview:
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. PSA calls the RN immediately if the patient becomes more confused, agitated, or exhibits any other symptoms that would require assistance from the RN. Reports any changes in patient condition, episodes of wandering or attempted elopement, escalating behavior, pain or discomfort to nursing staff.

Keeping you safe:
We are taking necessary precautions to keep our candidates and staff safe through the pandemic. Interviews are being conducted in-person while onboarding is being done virtually, both with proper social distancing. We provide you with proper PPE and do our best to keep you safe. As a member of the healthcare team, you will have early access to the new COVID vaccine.

Why Choose Deaconess?
Deaconess is one of the largest, local employers in the tristate area and has been recognized as the #2 Hospital in Indiana and named Best Place to Work in 2020. We are also Magnet Recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Magnet designation is the highest level of recognition that a health care organization can attain that provides the service of professional registered nurses. The Magnet program promotes excellence in nursing practice. Compassion for patients and dedication to the community are core values of Deaconess and have been since our founding in 1892. We truly value our employees. Come join us and find a CAREER you can love!

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

Education and Experience
The Patient Care Technician position requires the completion of a high school education or equivalent (GED) and be18 years old. Previous patient care or nursing assistant experience desired.

Deaconess uses the EPIC Medical Record System

Location: DHS · N. S. Resource Team – MT
Schedule: Full Time – 72, Evening/Night