Safety Attendant

Novant Health Inc

Kernersville, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Campaigns, Clinical Medicine, Computer Skills, Content Management Systems (CMS), Diversity, Documentation, Environmental Monitoring, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Infection Control, Nursing, Patient Safety, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Validation Testing
LOCATION
Kernersville, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago

What We Offer

Job Title: Patient Safety Attendant

Schedule: 7pm-7am, Part-Time, Night Shift

Department: Safety Attendants

Location: Kernersville Medical Center - Kernersville, NC

What Youll Do

The Patient Safety Attendant provides continuous, direct observation to ensure the safety and well-being of patients at risk of harm to themselves or others. Working under the direction of nursing staff, this role supports a safe care environment by monitoring behavior, assisting with basic needs, and promptly reporting any changes in patient condition or safety concerns.

What Were Looking For

Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.

Experience: Previous hospital experience, preferred.

Licensure/Certification: De-Escalation Techniques (within 90 days of employment), required. Life Support Responder (within 90 days of employment), required. Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB) Training (within 90 days after completion of De-Escalation Training), required.

Additional Skills:

  • 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.
  • Ability to work with all age group patients or act as a companion.
  • Basic computer skills for documentation.

Why Choose Novant Health?

Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.

Why become a Patient Safety Attendant at Novant Health?

Clinical Ladder Program to help you advance your nursing career.

Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers By State for 2022

One of the nation's 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review

Recognized as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign

One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability: IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities

One of the Best Places for Diverse & Women Managers to Work by Diversity MBA Magazine

Top ratings in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group

Quality and safety recognition from CMS

Novant Health is committed to improving the health of its communities, one person at a time. We have a strong focus on innovation and research offering best-in-class technology and clinical care. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all our patients as well as equipping our workforce with the tools and support needed. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

Job Opening ID: 145167

About the Company

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Novant Health Inc

We are an integrated system of physician practices, hospitals, outpatient centers, and more – each element committed to delivering a remarkable healthcare experience for you and your family. With world-class technology, personal connections, and care that’s easier to access and understand, Novant Health is with you every step of the way on your journey to health and wellness.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1997
WEBSITE
https://www.novanthealth.org/