Clinical Patient Safety Attendant

This position will be required to float between Waconia and Chaska.

This position is evening shift : 3 : 00pm-11 : 30pm

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for continuous monitoring of the patient at the bedside to assure patient safety when the patient is a suicide risk or is at risk of harming themselves by pulling lines, falling, wandering, and other behaviors.

Job Functions

• Remains at patient's bedside giving continuous observation and intervention under the direction of the RN.
• Provides cares / interventions such as verbal redirection and orientation; hand holding; diversion activities such as imagery, storytelling, reading, game playing, towel folding, etc.; feeding and fluids; assisting to toilet, ambulate, and reposition; assisting patient to not pull on tubes, lines, etc.
• Documents patient behaviors, cares, interventions, and patient response.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Accompanies patient and ensures patient safety during transportation, testing, and procedures occurring away from the patient's normal environment.
• Performs room assessment regularly and after any visitations

Minimum Education / Work

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

License / Certifications

Physical Demands

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Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as : the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

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