Safety attendant - emergency

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa's largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest's largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest employers.

We are looking to hire a Patient Safety Attendant.

As a Patient Safety Attendant at MercyOne, you will support the provision of a safe environment for patients by providing continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. First line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors and notifies professional staff of the patient's needs and/or alerts them in case of an emergency. Documents on observation flow sheet and assist licensed nursing staff with cares as delegated and identified on the Safety Attendant information sheet.

12-hours Night 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM; rotating weekends and holidays

Always maintains visual observation.

Verbally redirects patient in person or over digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room.

Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.

Ensures Safety Attendant Information Sheet is completed and appropriate for each assignment.

Documents every 15-30 minutes, as appropriate, on Observation Flow Sheet.

Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment.

Informs nurse prior to leaving monitoring station for any reason so that relief may be provided to ensure constant patient observation.

High School Diploma preferred.

Previous work in a hospital or a college student in medical discipline helpful

Proof of completion of Dependent Adult and Child Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three (3) months of hire

Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran