Safety Attendant Emergency Department

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Novant Health
Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA, United States
  • Security
  • PartTime

What We Offer:

  • Schedule: Part-Time 7:00pm – 7:00am
  • 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.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. 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.

  • Life Support Responder (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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