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Patient Attendant - Float Pool Staffing

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Ascension

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Tulsa

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma or 1 year experience, BLS certification preferred, and Crisis Prevention certification is a plus. Professional licenses can substitute for education/experience.
  • You will monitor patients, stay at their bedside, assist with agitation, remove hazards, and record observations under RN supervision.

Requirements

  • Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention preferred.
  • Education:
  • High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

  • Perform basic patient monitoring activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
  • Remain at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
  • Assist in calming and/or reorienting patient in cases of agitation or confusion.
  • Remove visible hazards and/or broken equipment from immediate environment and reports as appropriate.
  • Record all observations.

FAQs

What department is this position in?

This position is in the Float Pool Staffing department.

What is the schedule for the Patient Attendant position?

The schedule is PRN night shift.

Where is the workplace located for this job?

The workplace is located at Ascension St John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK.

What types of benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options, retirement benefits, long-term and short-term disability, employee assistance programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

Is prior experience required for this role?

Yes, either a high school diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience is required.

Are there any preferred certifications for this position?

Yes, BLS Provider certification is preferred, and a certification specializing in Crisis Prevention is also preferred.

What are the main responsibilities of a Patient Attendant?

Responsibilities include performing basic patient monitoring activities under RN supervision, remaining at the bedside of assigned patients, assisting in calming or reorienting agitated patients, removing hazards from the environment, and recording all observations.

Does Ascension provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Ascension provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants regardless of various legally protected statuses.

Is this position military friendly?

Yes, Ascension is a military friendly organization that supports the well-being of military families, veterans, and reservists.

How can a candidate apply for this job?

Candidates must apply for the position using Ascension's official application process.

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Ascension

A faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care.

Science & Healthcare
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10,001+
Employees
1999
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Ascension (www.ascension.org) is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes approximately 156,000 associates and 34,000 aligned providers. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care – including 151 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities – in 21 states and the District of Columbia, while providing a variety of services including physician practice management, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, clinical care management, information services, risk management, and contracting through Ascension’s own group purchasing organization.