Work in Iowa Disability Talent

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center has earned more national recognition for quality patient outcomes than any other hospital in the region. The medical center has earned multiple honors for its leadership and excellence in several clinical areas including cardiac care, orthopedic services, vascular surgery, stroke care and cancer care.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Siouxland? Click here: Find a Location Sioux City, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Siouxland

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Patient Safety Attendant

As a Patient Safety Attendant at MercyOne, you will be responsible for one-on-one continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patient. Remains with and observes always assigned patient and notifies the nursing staff if the patient requires additional assistance or other nursing intervention.

Schedule:

• 3- 12 hour shifts, 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am, includes weekend and holiday rotation

• Must be available to work on short notice.

General Requirements:

• Remains with and always observes the assigned patient. Arranges meal and break time with the patient’s RN or CNA so that the patient is never unattended.

• Serves meal to patients. Does not feed patient. May cut up foods and open containers.

• Utilizes the call light, immediately notifies nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, exhibits changes in behavior, or requires other nursing interventions.

• Remains alert at all times.

• Maintains a neat and orderly work environment. No food or drink in the patient room for the Patient Safety Attendant.

• Communicates effectively with the Registered Nurse and other multidisciplinary team members as well as patients, families, and significant others.

• Observes patient in a 1:1 setting as assigned. Monitors patient in accordance with unit guidelines. Patient is not to be left alone.

• Maintains appropriate measures to ensure the safety/well-being of patient, family, visitors, and staff, i.e., side rails, call light within reach, bed alarm as needed.

Education:

Completion of high school or GED is preferred but is required if in emergency department or behavioral unit. Prior patient care experience preferred.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers (https://www.mercyone.org/careers/) to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran