PATIENT SAFETY ATTENDANT - PER DIEM

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Nurse Float Personnel Department is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant - Per Diem to join our team in Moreno Valley. Under close supervision, assists professional personnel or other medical staff in providing patient care and treatment; performs nonprofessional nursing tasks ensuring patient safety by providing direct, continuous observation; performs other related duties as required. The Patient Safety Attendant - Per Diem is an entry level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level classification. Incumbents continuously monitor and observe patients and intervene when they become hazardous to themselves or others. Incumbents will assist medical staff assigned to the patient in providing care, including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, monitoring, and engage the patient in diversional and therapeutic activities. Per Diem personnel are distinguished from regular employees in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits and work assignments may be on a flexible work hour schedule. T his post will open when vacancies arise, serving as an opportunity for prospective candidates to apply for available positions. Please note, that based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice. Once submitted, applications will remain valid for a duration of 90 days. Should an application expire, individuals are welcome to reapply. Copies of your AHA BLS / CPR card must be uploaded to your profile as an attachment at the time of submitting your application to be considered. If you are having difficulties uploading your required documents, please email them to disgomez@rivco.org . The RUHS-MC is a 24-hour facility - incumbents must be flexible to work any shift including weekends and holidays. Work Schedule : Day Shift : 12-hour schedule; 9 shifts in a 6-week scheduling period with 2 mandatory weekend shifts. Meet the Team! RUHS Medical Center

• Ensure patient safety by providing direct and continuous patient observation; observation can include one or more patients.
• Aide patients in getting into and out of a bed, wheelchair or gurney; assist in lifting, transporting, restraining, and positioning patients; assist patients in walking.
• Assist with providing basic bedside nursing care to assure comfort and cleanliness of patients; assist with bathing, grooming, feeding, oral hygiene, and dressing patients and help those capable of self-care.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients; accompany patients leaving the unit; notify nursing staff if tubes / catheters become disconnected.
• Protect patients and staff by observing for safety hazards in the patient's environment and taking appropriate steps to reduce or prevent such hazards.
• Perform delivery tasks and a variety of manual and clinical duties as required.Education : Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D test. Experience : Six months of working in a hospital, clinic or in a SNF / Home health setting as a nurse assistant, care partner or medical assistant is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association is required within four months of hire. Ability to : Apply proper body mechanics in lifting, moving, positioning, and transporting patients who require assistance; read, write and speak the English language; learn the principles, methods and procedures of basic patient care; learn the medical center procedures and techniques; assist with the performance of basic bedside nursing care in an understanding, sympathetic and nurturing manner; follow oral and written directions; keep simple records. Other Requirements : License / Certificate : Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required.What's Next? This recruitment is open to all applicants. Candidates who are current employees of the Department will be given priority consideration. These applicants will be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County. Application Period BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted. For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the recruiter, Diana Salazar Gomez at disgomez@rivco.org