Safety Attendant Emergency Department
Novant Health
Job Summary
+ Schedule : PRN 7:00pm - 7:00 am
+ Department : Emergency Department
+ Location : Forsyth Medical Center – Winston Salem, NC
+ Unit description: Work in both the Main ED and ED Behavioral Health. Our ED is about 58 beds, services patients from 15 counties and on average we see about 190-240 patients a day. ED - BH is an 18 bed secured unit designed for individuals experiencing psychiatric crises, requiring immediate and intensive intervention.
Novant Health is seeking a Safety Attendant to provide one-on-one observation of selected patients for the purpose of identifying behaviors which are potentially hazardous to self or others in accordance with facility policies and procedures; and report needs and concerns to licensed nurse.
Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.
Why Novant Health?
+ Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers By State for 2022
+ One of the nation’s 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review
+ Recognized as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign
+ One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities
+ One of the Best Places for Diverse & Women Managers to Work by Diversity MBA Magazine
+ Top ratings in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group
+ Quality and safety recognition from CMS
Novant Health is committed to improving the health of its communities, one person at a time. We have a strong focus on innovation and research offering best-in-class technology and clinical care. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all our patients as well as equipping our workforce with the tools and support needed.
Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
+ Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
+ The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
+ All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
Qualifications
+ Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
+ Experience: Previous hospital experience, preferred.
+ Licensure/Certification:
+ De-Escalation Techniques (within 90 days of employment), required.
+ Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB) Training (within 90 days after completion of De-Escalation Training), required.
+ Additional Skills Required:
+ Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing as applicable. Is knowledgeable regarding guidelines for infection control, body substance precautions, patient safety, and body mechanics. Maintains acceptable standards set by those guidelines.
+ Ability to work with all age group patients or act as a companion.
+ Basic computer skills for documentation.
Job Opening ID
99642
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