Patient Safety Attendant, Float Pool, St. Joe, Part Time, Nights

Spectrum Health   St Joseph, MI   Full-time
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Job Description

Job Summary

Work under the direction and supervision of the RN. Provide one to one appropriate observation or frequent safety checks on those patients identified as a suicidal, high risk for falls, wandering or self-injury throughout the shift at the direction of the RN assigned to the patient.

Essential Functions

  • Provide appropriate skill level to perform interventions/procedures as directed. See Safety Attendant Policy L6000-151.
  • Provide supervision and diversion for suicidal patients – See General Nursing policy 6000-152, Care of Suicidal/Disturbed Patients.
  • Activities such as assisting other clinical staff with care, and assisting the patient to eat are appropriate if the activity does not take attention away from the patient.
  • Accompany the patient to procedures off of the patient care unit.
  • Document on the Safety Attendant Flow Sheet and Guidelines
  • Receive and provide a face-to-face report at the following times:
    o Coming on or going off duty.
    o Before going on break or to meals
    o When a change in patient status or behavior is noted.

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Previous experience in a hospital or patient care setting preferred

    Primary Location

    SITE - Lakeland Medical Center - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

    Department Name

    Float Pool - Lakeland

    Employment Type

    Part time

    Shift

    Night (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    24

    Hours of Work

    7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

    Days Worked

    Variable

    Weekend Frequency

    Variable weekends

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    Spectrum Health

    St Joseph, MI