Patient Safety Attendant

Company: HCA, Hospital Corporation of America
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Do you have the career opportunities as a Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's Georgetown Hospital, a facility that is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

At St. David's Georgetown Hospital we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including:

* Student Loan Repayment * Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs * Paid Personal Leave * 401k (100% annual match - 3%-9% of pay based on years of service) * Identity Theft Protection discounts * Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options * Adoption Assistance * Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

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 (PSA) like you to be a part of our team.

As a Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) you will deliver high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety 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 patient's condition * You may also assist with basic daily living activities such as feeding and personal hygiene

St. David's Georgetown Hospital, which is part of St. David's HealthCare, is a 114-bed facility offering a range of services, including a 24-hour emergency department with a level IV trauma center; Certified Primary Stroke Center; inpatient and outpatient surgery; advanced pulmonary intervention; critical care capabilities; acute inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation; orthopedics and joint replacement; and maternity and newborn services with mother-baby couplet care close to home for Georgetown families. St. David's Georgetown Hospital has been a community healthcare resource in Williamson County for the past 70 years. The hospital opened its current location in 1979, and it is the only hospital in Georgetown. In 2019, St. David's Georgetown Hospital was named among the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health (formerly known as Truven) in conjunction with its parent campus, St. David's Medical Center, which made the list for the tenth consecutive year. The 100 Top Hospitals study spotlights the top-performing hospitals in the U.S. based on a balanced scorecard of publicly available clinical, operational, and patient satisfaction metrics and data. Additionally, the facility was honored with an "A" for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit that rates facilities on how well they protect patients from accidents, errors, injuries and infections. St. David's HealthCare, which includes St. David's Georgetown Hospital, was the only hospital system in Central Texas to receive the top rating at all eligible facilities.

HCA Healthcare has been continually named a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) 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 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.

Experience

* 1 years of experience in healthcare setting - preferred

Certifications

* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

**Job:** **Nursing Support*

**Title:** *Patient Safety Attendant*

**Location:** *Texas-Georgetown-St. David%27s Georgetown Hospital*

**Requisition ID:** *25067-76891*

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