UNC Health
Hendersonville, NC, USA
Job Description
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: The Patient Safety Attendant is responsible for providing either 1:1 or 1:2 focused, non-clinical, observation of patients identified with safety risks. The Attendant assists in maintaining a safe environment and remains with the patients at all times to provide on-going observation of the patient and alerts the nursing staff as patient care needs arise. Responsibilities: Responds to patients promptly and courteously, notifying appropriate personnel of patient requests in a timely manner . Reports unusual occurrences to a charge nurse or supervisor immediately . Assists in maintaining the patient environment by maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable...