Patient Safety Screener
Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, United States
Patient Safety Screener – Research Medical Center
The Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) provides continuous observation and monitoring for high‑risk patients in collaboration with the nursing team. The PSA ensures a safe environment, minimizes the risk of falls and self‑harm, and may assist with basic activities of daily living. Our attendants are passionate about delivering an exceptional patient experience and are committed to caring like family.
Responsibilities
You will maintain a direct line of sight with the patient at all times, including while family or visitors are in the room.
You will accompany patients and ensure safety during transportation, testing, and procedures occurring away from the patient’s normal environment.
You will establish a safe, risk‑free environment by utilizing knowledge of fall‑prevention protocols, infection‑control measures, and self‑harm prevention.
You will perform room assessments regularly and after any visitation.
Qualifications
1+ year of experience in a healthcare setting (preferred).
Basic Life Saving Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
De‑Escalation Training required within first 90 days of hire.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage with many services at low or no cost, including prescription drug, behavioral health, free telemedicine, and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental, vision, 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 offering free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.
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.
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The Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) provides continuous observation and monitoring for high‑risk patients in collaboration with the nursing team. The PSA ensures a safe environment, minimizes the risk of falls and self‑harm, and may assist with basic activities of daily living. Our attendants are passionate about delivering an exceptional patient experience and are committed to caring like family.
Responsibilities
You will maintain a direct line of sight with the patient at all times, including while family or visitors are in the room.
You will accompany patients and ensure safety during transportation, testing, and procedures occurring away from the patient’s normal environment.
You will establish a safe, risk‑free environment by utilizing knowledge of fall‑prevention protocols, infection‑control measures, and self‑harm prevention.
You will perform room assessments regularly and after any visitation.
Qualifications
1+ year of experience in a healthcare setting (preferred).
Basic Life Saving Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
De‑Escalation Training required within first 90 days of hire.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage with many services at low or no cost, including prescription drug, behavioral health, free telemedicine, and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental, vision, 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 offering free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.
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.
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