Patient Attendant Safety Aide-Duke University Health System Float Pool

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. Patient Attendant Safety Aide-Duke University Hospital Float Pool Day Shift: 7:00am-7:30pm Role overview: Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Attendant Safety Aide provides continuous, direct observation of assigned patient(s) to promote safety and promptly communicate any changes in condition or behavior. This role supports basic mobility and personal care tasks and documents observations in the electronic health record. Essential functions: · Maintain constant, direct observation and visualization of identified patient(s). · Monitor and report changes in physical, emotional, and mental status; observe and report behavioral changes. · Document observations in the electronic health record (EHR) per unit standards. · Assist care team with patient ambulation and mobilization as directed. · Support personal hygiene and comfort needs (e.g., bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, repositioning, feeding, toileting) in collaboration with staff. · May serve as a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Observer (assist with donning/doffing) and/or as a Screener (assist with wellness screening upon hospital entry), as assigned. · Perform other duties as assigned to support patient and team safety. Minimum requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; six (6) months of hospital experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. Professional development / advancement requirement: Continued advancement in this role requires a one (1) year commitment to professional development by enrolling in a progressive career program available through Duke University Health System (e.g., Nursing Care Assistant, Behavioral Health Technician, Medical Assisting), as well as nursing program enrollment options available through Duke University Health System.

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