Patient Safety Attendant PRN

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Patient Safety Attendant PRN
you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you
to join LewisGale Hospital Alleghany which is part of the nation’s leading
provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

LewisGale Hospital Alleghany, 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 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.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover 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)

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as
a(an) Patient Safety Attendant PRN where your passion for creating positive
patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-
being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge
and expertise!

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 90 days of employment start date

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

LewisGale Hospital-Alleghany is a 204-bed acute care facility in Low Moor,
Virginia. We serve patients in both Virginia and West Virginia. We have
delivered a decade-long commitment to help save and improve patients’
lives. We are committed to giving back to the extended community that we call
home. We offer a full range of medical specialties from emergency medicine to
general surgery. Our facility is home to the Senior Transitions program. This
program is a 15-bed specialty unit for seniors with emotional and behavioral
issues requiring short-term acute stabilization. We are an important part of
LewisGale Regional Health System. This Health System is an integrated network
of closely aligned patient-care facilities that consistently rank among the
top in the nation for patient care.
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.
—
> “Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist,
> Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal
growth, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Safety Attendant PRN
opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted
for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
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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