Job Information
AdventHealth Patient Safety Attendant in Rome, Georgia
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
Student Loan Repayment Program
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift : 7a-7p
Location: 501 Redmond Road, Rome, GA 30165
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Redmond
· Rome’s historical markers help document the city’s history and gives insight into the culturally rich heritage.
· Population- 36,332 (2019 census)
· Developed s a regional center for the fields of medical care and education
· In addition to its public-school system, it has several private schools. Higher-level educational institutions include private Berry College and Shorter University, and the public Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Georgia Highlands College.
· Largest city near the center of the triangular area defined by the Interstate highways between Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, and Chattanooga, TN.
The role you’ll contribute:
The Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) participates in high-quality, patient-centered care by providing continuous observation and monitoring for high risk patients. In collaboration with the patient care team, the PSA ensures the patient environment is free of obstacles and minimizes risk of falls and accidental or intentional self-harm. The PSA may also assist with basic activities of daily living.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
Maintains a direct line of sight with the patient at all times, including while family and/or visitors are in the room.
Accompanies patients 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. Performs room assessment regularly and after any visitations.
Monitors patient physical and emotional condition. Reports any status changes promptly while remaining in direct line of sight with the patient.
Intervenes as needed to prevent the patient from harming self or others. Seeks immediate assistance for escalating incidents.
Qualifications
- The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed : ·Graduate of high school·Basic Life Support (BLS)90 day Grace Period·De-Escalation Training90 day Grace Period
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Patient Care
Organization: AdventHealth Redmond
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 24005793
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.