Patient Safety Attendant

HCA Healthcare - Wichita, KS

Part-time,Full-time

Wichita, KS

1,001-5,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) at Wesley Medical Center plays a crucial role in ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care by providing continuous observation and monitoring for high-risk patients. The PSA collaborates with the patient care team to maintain 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance options.
• Identity theft protection and legal counseling.
• Long-term care coverage and moving assistance.
• Pet insurance and more.
• 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.
• Education assistance including tuition and student loan support.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Paid time off and family leave options.