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HCA Healthcare Patient Safety Attendant PRN in Decatur, Texas
Description
Medical City Decatur
Patient Safety Attendant
PRN hours will vary to include but not limited to Days, Nights and Weekends
Introduction
Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Patient Safety Attendant PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City Decatur which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
Medical City Decatur, 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 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.
Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Retirement readiness and rollover 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)
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/prn-employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Patient Safety Attendant PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
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.
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 Life Support (BLS) required.
De-Escalation Training required or will be completed within 90 days of start date.
1+ years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Committed to the care and improvement of human life, Medical City Healthcare aims to deliver excellence - providing the highest quality, cost-effective healthcare in the communities it serves. With the resources and experience of HCA Healthcare, including 186 hospitals in the United States and England, Medical City Healthcare is one of the North Texas region's largest and most comprehensive healthcare providers and includes 16 hospitals, about 5000 working physicians, and more than 17,000 employees in Dallas-Fort Worth.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Safety Attendant PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and 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
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