Patient Safety Attendant

About the job

Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene is hiring a full-time patient safety attendant for one-to-one nursing observation, staying with a patient at all times to keep them safe. The posting says the job suits people starting a health care career, students, retirees and those wanting a second job.

Kootenai Health serves patients across northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest.

What you'll do

• Stay with the assigned patient at all times and leave only when properly relieved
• Watch for behaviors, events or surroundings that could lead to agitation or violent actions, and tell the patient's nurse about signs of escalation
• Keep the patient's room safe by removing dangerous items and checking what visitors bring
• Help patients walk and change position under nursing oversight
• Keep patient information confidential
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, physicians and staff, and stay effective under stress

What you need

• BLS through AHA healthcare provider, American Red Cross or AHA courses, or the Kootenai Health BLS class during general orientation
• MOAB certification, earned during general orientation
• Safe patient handling training, including ambulation and positioning, during orientation
• Able to move about, reach above and below shoulder height, and stand or sit for long periods
• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with vulnerable patients, including psychiatric and dementia patients

Schedule

• Day shift, full-time
• 72 hours per two-week pay period

Benefits

• Medical coverage, with plans fully paid by the employer for eligible full-time staff, starting the first of the month after 30 days
• Dental, vision, life and pet insurance, telemedicine and wellbeing resources
• Tuition assistance after 90 days
• Retirement plans with pre-tax and Roth options and an employer match
• Shift differentials
• A wellness program with coaching and fitness center discounts, employee discounts and a referral bonus program