Job ID: 249754

Patient Safety Assistant - Float Staffing

Indianapolis, Indiana

Regular/Day

Additional Job Information

Title: Asst-Patient Safety

City, State: Indianapolis,IN

Location: Indianapolis-2001 West 86th St

Department: Float Staffing 002

Additional Job Details: PRN Days

Eight (8) hour day shifts, 0700-1530. Schedule is per option chosen by Associate. Some weekends and holidays required.

About Us

St. Vincent, part of Ascension, is a nonprofit, faith-based health system that is guided by our mission to provide compassionate, personalized care, especially for those who are vulnerable. St. Vincent is one of Indiana’s largest employers with 22 ministries serving 57 counties in central and southern Indiana. Our 134-year-old health system includes a wide range of services including cardiovascular care, women’s and children’s health, neurosciences, cancer care, orthopedics, bariatrics, primary care, emergency medicine, imaging, general surgery and long-term acute care.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Performs basic patient monitoring activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).

Responsibilities:

• Remains at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.

• Assists in calming and/or reorienting patient in cases of agitation or confusion.

• Removes visible hazards and/or broken equipment from immediate environment and reports as appropriate.

• Assists with keeping patient's room clean, safe and orderly.

Qualifications

Licenses/Certifications/Registration:

• Preferred Credential(s):

• Certified BLS Provider.

• Minimum Qualification: None Required

Education:

• HS or Equivalent

• Minimum Qualification: High School diploma or equivalent by hire date to position

Work Experience:

• Minimum Qualification: No experience.

• Preferred Qualification: One year of experience working with patient care.

How To Apply

Service of the Poor. Reverence. Integrity. Wisdom. Creativity. Dedication.

These are the Core Values we uphold at St.Vincent.

If they describe you, you may be a good candidate to join our nationally-recognized team at one of our many Indiana ministries.

To view our job openings, visit www.stvincent.org/jobs

To apply for a position online, click the "Apply Now" button.

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For questions or assistance with completing the online application, please contact Ascension candidate care at 855-778-6037.

The Spirit of Caring

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E-Verify Statement

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