Children's National Hospital

Safety Attendant | I/P Psych

Children's National Hospital  •  $37k/yr  •  Washington, DC (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Safety Attendant | I/P Psych
2600013C

 Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Safety Attendant will provide 1:1 observation, assist to provide care and prevent the patient from harm. Will assist with the patient's care based on valid competencies. 

Qualifications

 Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Required Licenses and Certifications
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Patient Activities
  • Provide diversion activities and conversations that are distracting and therapeutic.
  • Engage in age specific play activities that are distracting and therapeutic (i.e. board games, card games, painting, reading); reinforce positive behavior.
  • Provide support as outlined in the plan of care.
  • Assist in activities of daily living, including but not limited to washing, toileting, position changes and assistance with meals.
Patient Safety
  • Keep room clean and tidy .
  • Maintain a calm environment.
  • Act in the role of Patient Service Associate when cross-trained and no safety attendants needed.
  • Adhere to principles of pediatric safety to ensure a safe environment for patients through use of handrails, seatbelts, patient accessibility to call bell, etc.
  • Maintain standard precautions as ordered for patient.
  • Report safety hazards to staff (i.e. broken furniture/broken equipment).
Communication
  • Report pertinent patient information and call for assistance if the patient develops destructive behaviors i.e. pulling lines.
  • With RN establish priorities for individual patient; communicate with team members to establish priority tasks.
  • Maintain regular communication with RN related to assigned duties and patient behavior; perform activities within prescribed scope and seek clarification when needed.
  • Confer with RN when confronted with unfamiliar patient care issue.
  • The use of the personal cell phone and ear bud is prohibited when sitting and/or watching a patient

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
  • Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication
  • Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
  • Partner with all team members to achieve goals
  • Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
  • Contribute to a positive work environment
  • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
  • Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
  • Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
  • Use resources efficiently
  • Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety
  • Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
  • Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
  • Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
  • Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
  • Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
  • Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
 

Primary Location

 District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

 
CN Hospital (Main Campus) 
111 Michigan Avenue NW 
 Washington 20010

Job

 Administrative Support / Customer Service

Organization

 Ctr Neuroscience & Behav Med
Position Status R (Regular) - O - PRN
Shift Variable
Work Schedule One weekend per month, 4 shfits per month D/E/N

Job Posting

 Jun 1, 2026, 8:48:30 PM

Full-Time Salary Range

 37336 - 47320
Children's National Hospital

About Children's National Hospital

Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., was established in 1870 to help every child grow up stronger. Today, it is one of the top 10 children’s hospital in the nation and ranked in all specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s National is transforming pediatric medicine for all children. The Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus opened in 2021, a first-of-its-kind pediatric hub dedicated to developing new and better ways to care for kids. Children’s National has been designated three times in a row as a Magnet® hospital, demonstrating the highest standards of nursing and patient care delivery. This pediatric academic health system offers expert care through a convenient, community-based primary care network and specialty care locations in the D.C. metropolitan area, including Maryland and Virginia. Children’s National is home to the Children’s National Research Institute and Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation. It is recognized for its expertise and innovation in pediatric care and as a strong voice for children through advocacy at the local, regional and national levels. As a non-profit, Children's National relies on generous donors to help ensure that every child receives the care they need.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Year Founded
1870
Website
childrensnational.org
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