Patient Safety Attendant - Resource Team (Psa)

Deaconess Health System
  • Evansville, IN
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Make a meaningful difference by helping keep patients safe during their most vulnerable moments. As a Patient Safety Attendant (PSA), you'll work alongside nurses and healthcare professionals to provide continuous observation and support for patients who require close monitoring.

    What You'll Do

    • Provide continuous observation of patients identified as high risk for falls, self-injury, wandering, or other safety concerns

    • Monitor patient behavior and report changes in condition, escalating behaviors, pain, discomfort, or safety risks to nursing staff

    • Alert staff to episodes of wandering or attempted elopement

    • Promote a safe environment by remaining attentive and responsive to patient needs

    • Assist with personal hygiene and basic patient care activities as directed by a Registered Nurse

    • Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to support quality patient care

    About the Resource Team

    The Resource Team is ideal for individuals seeking variety and flexibility. Team members float to different patient care areas throughout the health system, gaining valuable experience across multiple units and patient populations.

    Must be able to float to: Midtown, Gateway, and Henderson

    Shifts Available: Days, Evenings & Nights

    Qualifications

    • High School Diploma or GED preferred

    • BLS Healthcare Provider certification required within 6 months of hire

    • No prior healthcare experience required

    • Must complete 3.5 days of paid training (Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM)

    Entry-Level Healthcare Candidates, Sitters, Caregivers, Healthcare Students, CNAs, PCTs, and individuals looking to start or grow a career in healthcare.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationEvansville, IN

    Skills

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Healthcare Providersunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Safetyunmatched
    • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched

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