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HCA Healthcare - Franklin, NC
posted about 2 months ago
Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
Franklin, NC
10,001+ employees
Hospitals
About the position
The Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) at Angel Medical Center plays a crucial role in providing high-quality, patient-centered care by continuously observing and monitoring high-risk patients. The PSA collaborates with the patient care team to ensure a safe environment, minimizing the risk of falls and self-harm, while also assisting with basic daily living activities.
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.
- Creates clear, accurate documentation on patient status and activity during the shift.
- Performs other duties as needed when not providing direct patient observation, such as transporting patients and delivering equipment.
- Participates as an active member of the health care team and promotes the team positively to patients and families.
- Participates in hospital or departmental performance improvement activities.
- Restocks non-medicinal patient room supplies as needed.
Requirements
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- 1+ years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage with low copays and free telemedicine services.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans.
- Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder, and pet care.
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
- Education assistance including tuition and student loan support.
- Colleague recognition program and Time Away From Work Program.
