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Patient Safety Attendant job at HCA Healthcare. Fredericksburg, VA. Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Patient Safety Attendant with Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Benefits Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service). Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock. Family support through fertility and family‑building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more. Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts. Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships. Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships). Colleague recognition program. Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence). Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income. 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. Responsibilities Maintains a direct line of sight with patient at all times, including while family and/or visitors are in the room. Accompanies patient and ensures patient safety during transportation, testing, and procedures occurring away from the patient's normal environment. Establishes a safe, risk‑free patient environment by utilizing knowledge of fall prevention protocols, infection control measures, and self‑harm prevention. Performs room assessment regularly and after any visitations. Creates clear, accurate documentation on patient status and activity during the shift. Performs other duties as needed when not providing direct patient observation. Assists nursing staff with tasks such as transporting patients, delivering equipment and supplies, transporting specimens, delivering patient trays, answering phones, and assisting visitors. Participates as an active member of the health care team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues. Participates in hospital or departmental performance improvement activities, and seeks opportunities to improve department and inter‑department processes. Restocks non‑medicinal patient room supplies as needed. Qualifications Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date. Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR required. 1+ years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carlsbad Tech

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