Job Description

Why Beebe? Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, the behavioral health patient safety attendant will provide care to a patient by sitting with and diligently watching the patient while meeting the established criteria in accordance with established methods and procedures of the Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Patient safety. Consistently and independently maintains a safe, clean environment for patients.
• Reports maintenance needs.
• Utilizes universal precautions.
• Consistently adheres to established BBMC Close Observation Patient and Suicidal Patient Protocols.
• Continuously observes patients' behavior, mental status and activities, notifies RN of any changes or unusual occurrences.
• Documentation.
• Consistently and independently documents patient observation data on the Close Observation Supervision Record.  Reports.
• Gives accurate report to oncoming shift.
• Aware of changes in patient care plan.
•  Provides patient with explanations as necessary but does not counsel or provide opinions.
• Demonstrates behaviors in line with our organizational values.
• Maintains visual observation at all times, dedicates attention to observing patients with no outside distractions.
• Verbally redirects patients.
• Immediately summons nursing staff for required patient assistance, reporting any changes observed in the condition or behavior of the patient.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Escorts patients when leaving the unit for activities and scheduled tests.
• Demonstrates the ability to set limits for patients and other de-escalation techniques.

Competencies Skills

• Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal

Credentials

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent

Other Information

• Must read the BBMC Close Observation and Suicidal Patient Protocols and successfully complete the accompanying test.
• CPI certified.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset Basic Computer skills.

Salaries starting at

USD $16.50/Hr.

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