Job Description

Some roles will require employees to be fully vaccinated, or have an approved medical or religious exemption, by January 4, 2022.

In compliance with the emergency regulation issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) dated November 4, 2021, and company policy, **this role MAY require you** to have received the first dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination series (or a one-dose COVID-19 vaccination) by December 6, 2021, or to have applied for a medical or religious exemption. **(For further clarification, please ask your recruiter.)** ****Patient Safety Attendant PRN**** *location_on* Austin, TX, United States *schedule* PRN/Per Diem PRN Status/As Needed Schedule *business_center* Nursing Support *find_in_page* Job ID: 45955 **Description**

**Introduction**

**Benefits**

At St. David's North Austin Medical Center, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:

* Student Loan Repayment

* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending

* Paid Time Off (**PTO**) and Personal Leave

* **401K** (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)

* **Academic Assistance** and **Reimbursements** for Tuition and Student Loans

* **Employee Discounts** including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.

* **Home**, **Auto**, and **Pet Insurance**

* Employee Stock Purchase Program (**ESPP**)

* **Short Term** & **Long Term Disability** coverage

* **Adoption** Assistance

* **Legal Benefits** and lots more!

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Patient Safety Attendant PRN like you to be a part of our team.

**Job Summary and Qualifications**

As a Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) you will deliver high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of patient care services related to basic needs and continuous observation of high risk patients. In collaboration with the patient care team, including Registered Nurses and Patient Care Technicians, you will ensure the patient environment is free of obstacles and minimize risk of falls and accidental or intentional self-harm. You will deliver patient care while providing emotional and physical comfort to the patient.

* You will demonstrate exceptional customer service, compassion and empathy in all interactions with patients and family

* You will maintain direct line of sight with the patient at all times

* You will accompany patients away from their room to ensure safety during transportation, testing and procedures

* You will establish a safe, risk-free environment for patients through utilization of fall prevention protocols, infection control measures, and self-harm prevention

* You will perform room assessment regularly and after any visitations

* You will report any changes in patients physical or emotional conditions

* You will be responsible for intervening patient from harming self or others

* You will be responsible for recording information in patient medical records

* You will maintain close communicate with physicians, nurses and healthcare team members regarding changes in a patients condition

* You may also assist with basic daily living activities such as feeding and personal hygiene

**What qualifications you will need:**

Experience

* 1+ years of experience in healthcare setting preferred

Certifications

* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required per St. Davids Healthcare policy

is a multi-specialty hospital in Texas with more than **360 beds**. The facility is home to **, featuring a Level III NICU, a Kidney Transplant Center, and the** . Additional services offered at this medical center include 24-hour emergency care, heart and vascular care, neurology and neurosurgery, rehabilitation services, and inpatient and outpatient surgery.

St. Davids North Austin Medical Center is part of St. Davids HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. Davids HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits St. Davids Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade. 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.

> "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Patient Safety Attendant PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!**

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.

Email **COVID-19 Vaccination**

In compliance with the emergency regulation issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) dated November 4, 2021, and company policy, **this role requires you** to have received the first dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination series (or a one-dose COVID-19 vaccination) by December 6, 2021, or to have applied for a medical or religious exemption.

We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. Recruiting and retaining a diverse staff reflective of the patients and communities we serve.

Equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected category in accordance to applicable federal, state, or local laws. The policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves or absence, compensation and training.

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