Overview:
* Schedule: PRN 7:00pm - 7:00 am
* Department: Emergency Department
* Location: Forsyth Medical Center - Winston Salem, NC
* Unit description: Work in both the Main ED and ED Behavioral Health. Our ED is about 58 beds, services patients from 15 counties and on average we see about 190-240 patients a day. ED - BH is an 18 bed secured unit designed for individuals experiencing psychiatric crises, requiring immediate and intensive intervention.
Novant Health is seeking a Safety Attendant to provide one-on-one observation of selected patients for the purpose of identifying behaviors which are potentially hazardous to self or others in accordance with facility policies and procedures; and report needs and concerns to licensed nurse.
Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.
Why Novant Health?
* Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers By State for 2022
* One of the nation's 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review
* Recognized as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign
* One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities
* One of the Best Places for Diverse & Women Managers to Work by Diversity MBA Magazine
* Top ratings in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group
* Quality and safety recognition from CMS
Novant Health is committed to improving the health of its communities, one person at a time. We have a strong focus on innovation and research offering best-in-class technology and clinical care. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all our patients as well as equipping our workforce with the tools and support needed.
Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.
Responsibilities:
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
* Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
* The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
* All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
Qualifications:
* Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
* Experience: Previous hospital experience, preferred.
* Licensure/Certification:
* De-Escalation Techniques (within 90 days of employment), required.
* Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB) Training (within 90 days after completion of De-Escalation Training), required.
* Additional Skills Required:
* Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing as applicable. Is knowledgeable regarding guidelines for infection control, body substance precautions, patient safety, and body mechanics. Maintains acceptable standards set by those guidelines.
* Ability to work with all age group patients or act as a companion.
* Basic computer skills for documentation.
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