Patient Safety Attendant
Overview:
St. John’s Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service.
Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.
Responsibilities:
In keeping with the Dignity Health philosophy, the Patient Safety Attendant (Sitter) will provide observation of patients designated as risks of harm to themselves or others. The Sitter will provide non-clinical services related to comfort and safety of the patients they are assigned, understand the safety risks associated with the patients assigned, and be responsible for providing information about actions taken and/or incidents occurring while sitting with the patient.This position will work in cooperation with their assigned patient's nurse, Nursing Administration, and Security.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- BLS certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year nursing assistant and/or medical tech experience
- Security Officer / Certified Nursing Assistant ceritifcation