Patient Safety Attendant
Company: Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
Location: Cibolo
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
Description IntroductionDo you want to join an organization that
invests in you as a(an) Patient Safety Attendant? At Methodist
Hospital Stone Oak, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up
to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members
over the course of three years.BenefitsMethodist Hospital Stone
Oak, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life,
career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and
programs include:
- 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.
Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits
may vary by location.
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 like you to
be a part of our team.Job Summary and QualificationsThe 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.What you will do in this role:
- 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.What
qualifications you will need:Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is
equipped with the most modern technology available. With over 280
beds, services include emergency care, general surgery, obstetrics
and gynecology, neonatology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics,
and acute rehab services. Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is
accredited by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and
Chest Pain Center. The stroke rehabilitation program has received
the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval - for Disease-Specific
Care Certification of Stroke Rehabilitation. We belong to the Texas
Institute for Robotic Surgery. Our surgeons and technology offer
minimally invasive options to patients. Surgeons from around the
country come to train under our world class team. The hospital has
been recognized by Leapfrog's Hospital Safety Grade A and by Modern
Healthcare as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare.
We have also been recognized as a Joint Commission Top Performer on
Key Quality Measures -. Finally, by as #1 in San Antonio and #6 in
the entire nation. The hospital is 1 of only 102 hospitals to
receive 's 5-star rating. Join our team to be part of the
innovation."Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist,
Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated
professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing
applications for our Patient Safety Attendant opening. Qualified
candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume
today to join our community of caring! 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.
Keywords: Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, San Marcos , Patient Safety Attendant, Other , Cibolo, Texas
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