Patient Safety Attendant FT Nights

Sitter position- FT Nights

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Sitter today with Parkridge East Hospital.

Benefits

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

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  401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

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  Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

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  Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

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  Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

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  Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

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  Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

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  Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

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  Colleague recognition program

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  Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

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  Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a Sitter. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Sitter 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 Sitter may also assist with basic activities of daily living.

What you will do in this role:

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  You will provide consistent, direct observation of assigned patients; assure safe environment at all times.?

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  You will remain with?patient?at all times including when the patient leaves room/unit for procedures, tests, etc.?

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  You will intervene as needed to prevent?patient?from harming self or others.?

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  You will seek immediate assistance as needed, in order to maintain?safe?environment for self,?patient?and others.?

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  You will?communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers?

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?What qualifications you will need:??

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  Prior experience as nursing assistant,?monitor?tech or patient transporter, preferred.?

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  Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification?required?within?30 days?of hire date?

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  High school graduate or equivalent preferred?

Parkridge East Hospital is a 120 bed facility in East Ridge. We provide a full range of medical and surgical services. These services include orthopedics and robotic surgery. We have a 24/7 Emergency Department. This ED is recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers as an Accredited Chest Pain Center. The facility also offers obstetrical care and complex gynecological procedures. We also hold a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Specialized providers in the NICU include neonatologists, neonatal nurses and respiratory therapists. These staff are on site at all times. Visit us for excellent general and OB care!

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."

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  Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Safety Attendant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.?Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.