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Patient Safety Attendant - Resource Pool

Berlin, VT
Posted on 02/05/2023 - 7:00pm
Address 130 Fisher Road, Berlin Vermont
Building Name CVMC - Central Vermont Medical Center
Job Category Nursing
Department Nurse Resources
Schedule
Primary Shift
Standard Hours 36
Weekend Needs
Salary Range Min $15.00    Mid $16.99    Max $18.97
Job Recruiter Jessica Stafford [C]
Requisition ID R0044950
Application Link Apply Now

Job Description

We are more than just science. At our heart, we are 1700 employees united by an inspiration to care for our community. We are CVMC.

  • Are you a person who cares for others and has the capacity to sit with a patient and monitor them in support of our nursing teams?
     

  • Would you like to join the team at Central Vermont Medical Center to fill a crucial role in helping to keep our patients and staff safe?
     

  • Our patient safety attendant role may be a great fit for you - apply today!

POSITION SUMMARY
To directly monitor patient(s) as assigned, and to maintain safety of the patient, staff, and others in the vicinity. Some of the job duties include:

  • Monitor the assigned patient(s) in accordance with the hospital.    

  • Maintain diligence and continuous assessment of the environment for hazards in order to help ensure that a safe environment is maintained.

  • Utilize critical thinking and assess the therapeutic benefit of maintaining personal space while remaining an appropriate distance from the patient(s) to intervene if there are changes in the patient or environment. 

  • Advise nursing staff of changes in behavior, unusual circumstances, or reasonable patient needs. 

  • Exercise verbal skills to de-escalate potentially hostile patients or visitors.    

  • Accurately complete the Patient Observation logs and other forms as directed while conducting direct patient monitoring.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Must obtain BLS and AVADE certification within 6 months of hire.
     

EXPERIENCE
Prior Healthcare, Mental Health, Security, or Public Service experience preferred.

SHIFTS & HOURS

  • Day and Night Shifts: We have a need for this role day and night. In a full time role, our Patient Safety Attendants often work 36 hours per week with shifts running 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. That said, shift start and end times can vary.

  • Multiple Schedules: We offer full-time (36 hours/week - 6 shifts/pay period), part time (varied options of 1 or 2 shifts/week), or per diem positions as candidates are qualified and selected, based on our staffing needs.

  • Shift Differentials: Our differentials vary based on hours worked and type of role hired into. Apply today and talk with a recruiter about what these look like for the type of position you are interested in!

BENEFITS
We offer health, dental, vision, paid time off, and so much more! Review our benefit summary at: https://www.cvmc.org/about-cvmc/careers/benefits

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The University of Vermont Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, terminate, discipline, transfer, recruit, advertise, compensate, and select for training will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of individual’s sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO is the law.