Full time
12 Hour Night Shift
Loyola MacNeal has an excellent opportunity for a patient safety attendant to join the Clinical Resource Unit located at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Illinois. Our team of registered nurses, patient care techs, care managers, social workers, residents, and physicians are dedicated to providing compassionate care to the diverse community we serve.
Our patient safety attendants support care delivery on the nursing unit by ensuring patient safety in a 1:1 environment. The ideal candidate will have the interpersonal skills necessary to interact in a courteous manner with patients, communicate effectively with family members, and interact with all levels of hospital staff.
Performs constant and direct observation of a patient who is at risk of harming self and/or others. PSAa are also utilized for safety of confused or impulsive patients, really any patient behavior that can impede care delivery.
GENERAL PATIENT CARE - Provides one to one, constant and direct observation of patients with suicidal ideation. Provides constant and direct observation of patients who are at risk of causing harm to self and/or others. Assists assigned staff (RNs and/or PCTs) to meet the comfort and hygiene needs of the patient by providing assistance with care services such as toileting activities, ambulation, position changes, hair care, and feeding. Maintains direct patient observation during all patient activities, including but not limited to toileting and transportation.
TRANSPORT - Assists with ambulating patients and with transfer/transport procedures as appropriate.
COMMUNICATION - Performs required documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory requirements. Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, employee and department information to ensure patient rights.
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes.
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
High School Diploma Required
1-2 years related experience preferred
Compensation:
Salary Range: $15.30 - $18.51 per hour
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
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Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
