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AdventHealth Patient Safety Attendant PRN - Days in Shawnee, Kansas
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
· Benefits from Day One
· Paid Days Off from Day One
· Career Development
· Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
· Mental Health Resources and Support
· 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: PRN - as needed
Shift : Day shift
Location: 7820 W. 165th Street, Overland Park, KS. 66223
The community you’ll be caring for:
At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas..
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 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.
Promotes consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
Serves as a resource to department staff, students, volunteers and other departments, and contributes to the teamwork essential to ensuring quality patient care.
Monitors patient physical and emotional condition.Reports any changes in status promptly while remaining direct line of sight with the patient.
Preforms other duties as needed when not providing direct patient observation.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :
Minimum qualifications : High School Diploma or Equivalent, BLS within 90 days, De-Escalation Training within 90 Days, 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.
Preferred qualifications: Clinical experience in a healthcare related environment.
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 Shawnee Mission
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: 3 - Night
Req ID: 24023063
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.