University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC)

Patient Attendant (CRP)

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC)  •  $28k - $43k/yr  •  Las Vegas, NV (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 26-PTATTENDCRP.Q3

Department: Ctrl Resource Pool - 8730

Job classification: Patient Attendant - 17101

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Health Care Support, Medical

EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.

UMC is home to Nevada's ONLY Nonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.

****Full-Time Opening(s)****
THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.

Responsible for monitoring any and all movements of patients who have been placed under observation to maintain patient and staff safety.

Examples of duties

Education/Experience:
Graduation from High School or GED. Experience working in a healthcare environment preferred.

Qualifications

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WHO DOCUMENT ADDITIONAL AND/OR PREFERRED POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Knowledge of CPI Training or Techniques.
  2. ONE (1) YEAR DOCUMENTED EXPERIENCE (within the last 3 years), providing direct patient observation / and or monitoring one or more patients in a healthcare setting.
  3. DOCUMENTED EXPERIENCE in an Acute Care or Similar setting
  4. Recent documented experience working with the public in difficult situations.
  5. Availability to work ALL shifts, including graveyard, seven (7) days a week, as needed.
  6. Availability to work ALL units, as assigned, as needed.

Supplemental information


Knowledge of:
Basic hospital services; department and hospital safety practices and principles; patient rights; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill in:
Following oral and written instructions; communicating effectively with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to stay alert over extended periods of time; mobility to work in a typical clinical setting, including stamina to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; vision to use standard equipment, read printed materials and a Video Display Terminal (VDT) screen; and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC)

About University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC)

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada is dedicated to providing the highest level of health care possible by maintaining its ongoing commitment to personal, individualized care for each patient. Through the latest treatment techniques, comfortable surroundings and a dedicated staff, that commitment is expressed every day, in every area of the hospital.

Top-of-the-Line Technology

University Medical Center is the state-designated Level I Trauma Center for Southern Nevada, as well as the only advanced facility to offer a specialized team of medical professionals prepared to respond to the needs of the severely injured 24 hours a day. UMC also houses the state's only burn care facility -- the Lions Burn Care Center and operates a comprehensive free-standing unit devoted solely to physical medicine and rehabilitation.

UMC has been voted the Best Hospital in Las Vegas 2024 by the Las Vegas Review Journal! The Editorial Staff recognized UMC for our Trauma and Burn Centers, as well as the Pediatric Trauma Center and our exclusive cardiology awards!

It's the entire UMC family, from every corner of this campus and every satellite location, who put their heart and soul into delivering exceptional care that makes UMC the Best Hospital in Las Vegas. Beyond the life-saving care, it's UMC's willingness and mission to treat everyone who needs us with the kind of care we would want for our own family member.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Las Vegas, NV
Year Founded
1931
Website
umcsn.com
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