Patient Safety Attendant
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DescriptionIntroductionAre you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Patient Safety Attendant opening with Summerville Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.BenefitsSummerville Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:* Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.* Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.* Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing* 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)* Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock* Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.* Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more* Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts* Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships* Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)* Colleague recognition program* Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)* Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.We are seeking a Patient Safety Attendant for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!Job Summary and QualificationsThe 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.What you will do in this role:* 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. Performs room assessment regularly and after any visitations.* Creates clear, accurate documentation on patient status and activity during the shift.* Performs other duties as needed when not providing direct patient observation. Assists nursing staff with tasks such as transporting patients, delivering equipment and supplies, transporting specimens, delivering patient trays, answering phones, and assisting visitors.* Participates as an active member of the health care team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues.* Participates in hospital or departmental performance improvement activities, and seeks opportunities to improve department and inter-department processes.* Restocks non-medicinal patient room supplies as needed.What qualifications you will need:* Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date* Prior healthcare experience is preferred.Trident Health is a 445-bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals, Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center and three freestanding emergency departments, Brighton Park Emergency, Moncks Corner Medical Center and Centre Pointe Emergency.We provide care to nearly 375,000 South Carolina Low country residents each year. Every day Trident Healths more than 2,600 employees, more than 500 physicians and more than 130 volunteers are dedicated to fulfilling our mission. Across HCA Healthcare's more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow. - Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAANSenior Vice President and Chief Nursing ExecutiveIf you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Safety Attendant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.