Patient Safety Attendant

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours
volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Patient Safety Attendant with HCA
Florida St. Lucie Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is
devoted to giving back!

Benefits

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports
the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans
and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider
dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA
Florida St. Lucie Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources
you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic
Patient Safety Attendant to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) participates in high-quality, patient-
centered care by providing continuous observation and monitoring for high risk
patients. In collaboration with the patient care team, the PSA ensures the
patient environment is free of obstacles and minimizes risk of falls and
accidental or intentional self-harm. The PSA may also assist with basic
activities of daily living.
What you will do in this role:

• Maintains a direct line of sight with patient at all times, including while family and/or visitors are in the room.
• Accompanies patient and ensures patient safety during transportation, testing, and procedures occurring away from the patient’s normal environment.
• Establishes a safe, risk-free patient environment by utilizing knowledge of fall prevention protocols, infection control measures, and self-harm prevention. Performs room assessment regularly and after any visitations.
• Creates clear, accurate documentation on patient status and activity during the shift.
• Performs other duties as needed when not providing direct patient observation. Assists nursing staff with tasks such as transporting patients, delivering equipment and supplies, transporting specimens, delivering patient trays, answering phones, and assisting visitors.
• Participates as an active member of the health care team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues.
• Participates in hospital or departmental performance improvement activities, and seeks opportunities to improve department and inter-department processes.
• Restocks non-medicinal patient room supplies as needed.

# What qualifications you will need:

* Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is a 229-bed acute care facility accredited by
the Joint Commission. Since 1983, HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital has provided
quality care to the Treasure Coast community. We offer a full range of
services including a birthing center, cardiac catheterization lab, cancer
care, and breast center. We offer minimally-invasive and robotic surgery,
general and vascular surgery. The Orthopedic and Spine Institute offers the
latest in orthopedic equipment. This ensures patients have access to high-
quality care. HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is a Certified Primary Stroke
Center, and an American College of Cardiology accredited Chest Pain Center.
The Emergency Room at the main hospital and the freestanding ER at Darwin
Square are designed with consideration for special populations such as
pediatric and geriatric patients.
We are located in Port St. Lucie, a city which attracts a vibrant mix of
people due to its low crime rate, diverse housing stock, and abundant open
space. If you are interested in a dynamic career in a great location, we
invite you to explore opportunities to join our team at HCA Florida St. Lucie
Hospital.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
> “There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do
> it.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing
applications for our Patient Safety Attendant opening. Qualified candidates
will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise
the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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