Join Our Team!

Deaconess Health System is looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated Patient Safety Attendants to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence. The DSS (Deaconess Supplemental Staffing) Patient Safety Attendant is a great opportunity for students seeking to gain hospital and direct patient care experience with flexible scheduling! This position is also great for those looking to pick up additional work hours.

This position does require some weekend hours. Shift type and length varies.

As a Patient Safety Attendant, you will play a critical role in continuing the healing mission of Deaconess. Candidates will be required to float between our Midtown and Gateway campuses in Evansville and Newburgh as needed.

We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success.

Job Overview:

Patient Safety Attendants provide supervision of critical care patients as delegated by a registered nurse and in cooperation with other team members. Duties performed by Patient Safety Attendants include ensuring and promoting patient safety by providing continuous observation of those patients who are considered “High Risk” of falling, injuring themselves, etc. Calls the RN immediately if the patient becomes more confused, agitated, or exhibits any other symptoms that would require assistance from the RN. Reports any changes in patient condition, episodes of wandering or attempted elopement, escalating behavior, pain or discomfort to nursing staff.

Unit Description:

The Resource Team is a great choice for those who desire flexibility and variety in their work schedule. Daily assignments to the different units are made based on competency, skill and experience. Resource Team members have the opportunity to provide direct patient care in a variety of settings across Deaconess Health System.


Certifications
Basic Life Support: Health Care Provider, within six months of hire.

Education and Experience
The Patient Safety Attendant position requires the completion of a high school education or equivalent (GED) and the candidate must be at least 18 years old. Previous patient care or nursing assistant experience desired but not required. Successfully completes required classes and trainings.

Deaconess uses the EPIC Medical Record System.