Job Description
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Patient Safety Attendant PRN today with HCA Florida South Shore Hospital. Job Summary And Qualifications We are currently seeking a Patient Safety Attendant to join our team. As our Safety Attendant you will participate in high-quality, patient-centered care by providing continuous observation and monitoring for high risk patients. While in collaboration with the patient care team, the PSA ensures the patient environment is free of obstacles and minimizes risk of falls of accidental or intentional self-harm. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. Take the next step in your career. Your tasks and responsibilities may include: You will assist with basic activities of daily living. You will maintain a direct line of sight with patient at all times, including while family and visitors are in the room. You will accompany patients and ensure patient safety during transportation, testing, and procedures occurring away from the patient’s normal environment. You will establish a safe, risk-free patient environment by utilizing knowledge of fall prevention protocols, infection control measures, and self-harm prevention. You will perform room assessment regularly and after any visitations. You will monitor your patients’ physical and emotional condition. You will also report any changes in status promptly while remaining direct line of sight with the patient You will intervene as needed to prevent patient your patients’ from harming self or others seeking immediate assistance for escalating incidents. Qualifications: One year experience in a healthcare setting is preferred Current AHA (American Heart Association) BLS (Basic Life Support) required on all clinical nursing units Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date No Travel Required Benefits HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence 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 Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing 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 Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital , our mission is simple and unwavering: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Every day, our colleagues come together to serve our community with compassion, integrity and clinical excellence. About Our Hospital A 138‑bed acute care hospital serving Hillsborough and Manatee counties since 1982 A trusted community healthcare partner, dedicated to delivering safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care Backed by the strength and resources of HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations Our Commitment to Care Provide 24/7 emergency services across three locations to ensure access when it matters most Deliver advanced, life‑saving care through programs such as: Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI Certified Primary Stroke Center Cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological and surgical services Minimally invasive and robotic‑assisted surgery Continuou