Patient Sitting-Behavioral Health Safety Attendant

Job description

Why Beebe?
Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:
• Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
• Paid Time Off
• Long Term Sick accrual
• Employer Contribution Plan
• Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
• Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
• College Bound 529 Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Beebe Pers via WorkAdvantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Overview
Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, the behavioral health patient safety attendant will provide care to a patient by sitting with and diligently watching the patient while meeting the established criteria in accordance with established methods and procedures of the Medical Center.
Responsibilities
• Maintain continuous visual observation of assigned patients to ensure a safe and secure environment at all times.
• Monitor and report changes in patient behavior, mental status, condition, or activities to the Registered Nurse (RN) immediately.
• Adhere to all patient safety protocols, including Close Observation and Suicidal Patient Monitoring procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment, reporting maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Follow infection prevention and control practices, including universal precautions.
• Accurately document patient observations and activities on required monitoring records and observation logs.
• Provide clear and accurate shift-to-shift reports, communicating patient status, observations, and changes in care plans.
• Use verbal redirection and approved de-escalation techniques to support patient safety and manage challenging behaviors.
• Establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries while interacting with patients.
• Provide patients with routine explanations regarding care and activities while refraining from counseling or offering personal opinions.
• Immediately notify nursing staff when patient assistance or intervention is required.
• Escort patients to diagnostic tests, procedures, therapeutic activities, and other scheduled appointments as needed.
• Demonstrate focused attention on patient observation duties, minimizing distractions and maintaining vigilance throughout the shift.
• Uphold organizational values and standards of professionalism, compassion, respect, and patient-centered care.
• Collaborate effectively with nursing staff and other healthcare team members to support quality patient care.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
• Ability to remain attentive and alert for extended periods
• Strong observation and communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions and report patient behavior accurately
• Compassionate, patient-focused attitude
• Understanding of patient safety and infection control protocols
• Respectful of patient dignity and privacy
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable working with patients with dementia, mental health issues, or those at risk for falls/self-harm

Credentials
• BLS – Basic Life Saving Certification (preferred)

Education
• High School diploma or equivalent required or must obtain GED within 6 months of hire date.

Entry
USD $16.50/Hr.
Max
USD $25.58/Hr.