HMC Patient Safety Attendant

Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Position Summary • Responsible for providing direct observation of patients as directed by the nursing plan of care and under the supervision of the nursing staff and/or nursing supervisor; reporting on changes in the conditions of patients to the appropriate staff members; interacting and coping effectively with diverse populations in sudden, stressful situations resulting from trauma, and physical and mental illness; and performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of Southern Illinois healthcare and other local, state, and federal guidelines. Education • High School diploma or equivalent preferred Licenses and Certification • N/A Experience and Skills • Previous CNA, nurse aide/patient care experience desired and/or 1-year prior experience as a mental health counselor, law enforcement officer, or in a mental/behavioral health role preferred. Role Specific Responsibilities • Provides close observation of patients. Focuses solely on observation of the patient and avoiding any non-work related activities. • Communicates with nursing staff to understand patient parameters before and during each assignment. • Maintains and documents required logs and records • Remains with patient while in bathroom; always keeping a clear visual. • Check that all suicide/mental health rooms are clear of any unnecessary medical equipment. • Provides a proper handoff to another staff member, completed in the presence of the patient, when patient sitters must leave the patient. • Able to use behavior management strategies to de-escalate agitated patients. • Must be able to work with people who are sick or injured and who may be feeling low in their situation. • Must be able to listen to patient’s worries, so patient sitters need to be comfortable listening and responding, while always maintaining a professional approach • Keeps LMS education, CPR, CPI, and other required educations up to date. Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $16 To $24 To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits