Hospital Patient Safety Attendant

Do you have the career opportunities as a Hospital Patient Safety Attendant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

A PSA is a great entry level position to start a rewarding and fulfilling career in healthcare. 

Multiple positions available. Available shifts are full-time nights and full-time days. Full time is 3 12-hour shifts per week and requires working rotating weekends where you work at least one shift every other weekend (between Friday night through Sunday night).

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Patient Safety Attendant (PSA), you will be a trusted partner in keeping patients safe and cared for during vulnerable times. You will be part of a team that counts on you to help protect patients from harm, bring comfort in moments of stress, and support quality care across the hospital. You will make a real difference for patients and families every day while growing your skills and contributing to our shared mission of caring for and improving human lives.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Keeping a close watch over patients at high risk for falls or self-harm, staying alert and ready to act while helping them feel secure and supported 
• Helping maintain a safe, clutter-free environment by following safety protocols, infection prevention practices, and keeping rooms stocked and organized 
• Reporting any changes in patient behavior or condition promptly and partnering with the nursing care team to respond quickly
• Assisting patients with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) like eating, bathing, grooming, and getting comfortable to promote dignity and comfort 
• Supporting the nursing team with tasks such as transporting patients, delivering supplies, and helping the unit run smoothly 

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Prior healthcare and/or direct patient care experience helpful. Customer service experience is a plus.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date

Benefits

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Trident Health is a 445-bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital and HCA HealthCare Summerville Hospital 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 Health's more than 2,600 employees, more than 500 physicians and more than 130 volunteers are dedicated to fulfilling our mission.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Hospital Patient Safety Attendant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.