Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Infection Control, Nursing Credentials, Patient Safety, Validation Testing
Wilmington, North Carolina
The Safety Attendant provides one-on-one observation of selected patients for the purpose of identifying behaviors which are potentially hazardous to self or others in accordance with facility policies and procedures; reports needs and concerns to licensed nurse.
What We're Looking For:
- Education: High school diploma required.
- Experience: Previous hospital experience preferred.
- Licensure/certification/registration: Refer to Life Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096. NonViolent Crisis Intervention w/in 90 days required.
- Additional skills preferred: Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing as applicable. Is knowledgeable regarding guidelines for infection control, body substance precautions, patient safety, and body mechanics. Maintains acceptable standards set by those guidelines.