Patient Safety Attendant

Position Summary:

Kootenai Health is currently hiring a patient-focused, compassionate Patient Safety Attendant with a drive to provide exceptional care to those they serve. The Patient Safety Attendant position at Kootenai Health is a great fit for many people who are:

• Looking to start a career in healthcare.
• In college and seeking a flexible on-call, part-time, or full-time schedule with healthcare exposure.
• Employed, but would like an additional part-time or an on-call position.
• Retired and interested in supplemental income.
• Seeking a flexible schedule, supportive co-workers and management team, and an opportunity to work at an innovative health care organization.

Responsibilities:

• Watches patients at all times, never leaves the patient unattended without proper relief
• Identifies behaviors, events, or environmental factors that may predispose a patient to violent/destructive actions or increased agitation, reports signs of escalation to the patient’s nurse
• Maintains a safe environment for the patient in their room, removes dangerous items and screens items brought by visitors
• Assists with patient ambulation and positioning of patients under nursing oversight
• Maintains patient information confidentiality
• Effectively solves problems and resolves conflicts
• Effectively communicates with patients, families, visitors, team members, physicians, and other hospital personnel
• Performs efficiently and effectively under stress
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience working with vulnerable patient populations including psychiatric and dementia populations preferred.
• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation
• MOAB Certification during General Orientation
• Safe patient handling to include ambulation and positioning of patients during orientation

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to move or traverse with/without accommodation
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
• Must be able to maintain a standing position
• Must be able to maintain a sitting position
• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
• Robust and interactive employee referral program
• And much more

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today! You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.