Patient Safety Attendant
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Job overview
HCA Healthcare is hiring a Patient Safety Attendant. The Patient Safety Attendant at Transylvania Regional Hospital supports high‑quality, patient‑centered care by continuously observing high‑risk patients, identifying safety risks, documenting activities, protecting privacy, and collaborating with the healthcare team to foster a compassionate and respectful environment.
Key focus areas include Watch patients with continuous focus to ensure safety and well‑being, Identify risks such as falls or self‑harm and promptly alert the care team, and Document patient activity and changes accurately throughout the shift.
Important skills include Continuous Observation, Patient Monitoring, Risk Identification, Documentation Accuracy, Patient Privacy, and Team Collaboration.
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Full job description
Do you have the career opportunities as a Patient Safety Attendant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Transylvania Regional Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) 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 PSA may also assist with basic activities of daily living.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Watching patients with continuous focus to ensure their safety and well-being
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Identifying risks such as falls or self-harm and promptly alerting the care team to intervene quickly and protect patients
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Documenting patient activity and changes with accuracy and clarity throughout your shift
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Honoring patient privacy by safeguarding confidential information at all times
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Collaborating closely with the healthcare team to foster a culture of compassion, respect, and teamwork
What qualifications you will need:
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Required License: Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
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Preferred Experience: 1+ years in a healthcare setting
Benefits
Transylvania Regional 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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
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Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
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Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
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Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
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Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
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Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Transylvania Regional Hospital (https://missionhealth.org/member-hospitals/transylvania/?doing\_wp\_cron=1633633243.4268090724945068359375) , a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, is a full-service community hospital serving Transylvania and the surrounding counties. Located in Brevard, North Carolina, the hospital offers 25 inpatient rooms and 10 transitional care unit rooms. Transylvania Regional Hospital offers comprehensive services representing a full spectrum of specialties. Transylvania Regional Hospital was recently named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
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.
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