Safety Attendant

What We Offer: The Safety Attendant provides 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; reports needs and concerns to licensed nurse.Schedule: 6:45pm – 7:15am, NIGHT Shift, Full-Time (Shift Differential)Department: Safety AttendantLocation: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center What We’re Looking For:

• 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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