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PRN Certified Schedule and Safety Office Safety Attendant General

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Charlotte

Requirements

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
  • Experience: Previous hospital experience, preferred.
  • Licensure/Certification:
  • De-Escalation Techniques (within 90 days of employment), required.
  • Life Support Responder (within 90 days of employment), required.
  • Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB) Training (within 90 days after completion of De-Escalation Training), required.
  • Additional Skills Required:
  • Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing as applicable. Is knowledgeable regarding guidelines for infection control, body substance precautions, patient safety, and body mechanics. Maintains acceptable standards set by those guidelines.
  • Ability to work with all age group patients or act as a companion.
  • Basic computer skills for documentation.

Responsibilities

  • It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
  • Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
  • The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
  • All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

FAQs

What is the role of a Safety Attendant at Novant Health?

The Safety Attendant provides one-on-one observation of selected patients to identify potentially hazardous behaviors to self or others, in accordance with facility policies and procedures. They report needs and concerns to licensed nurses and are part of a market-based, corporate float pool team assigned to various units during their shift to ensure patient care needs are met.

What are the educational requirements for the Safety Attendant position?

A High School Diploma or GED is required for the Safety Attendant position.

Is any prior experience necessary for this role?

While previous hospital experience is preferred, it is not strictly required for the Safety Attendant position.

What specific certifications must Safety Attendants obtain, and within what time frame?

Safety Attendants must complete De-Escalation Techniques, Life Support Responder training, and Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB) Training within 90 days of employment and the completion of De-Escalation Training.

What additional skills are required for this position?

Candidates must be able to complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing, have knowledge of infection control and patient safety guidelines, work with all age groups, and possess basic computer skills for documentation.

What is expected from the team members in terms of patient care at Novant Health?

All team members are responsible for delivering a remarkable patient experience in every dimension, fostering teamwork and engagement, and maintaining a safe patient environment driven by the principle of "First Do No Harm."

Does Novant Health value diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices?

Yes, Novant Health places a core emphasis on diversity and inclusion and invites applicants from all group dynamics to apply for exciting career opportunities.

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Science & Healthcare
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10,001+
Employees
1997
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Novant Health is an integrated network of more than 850 locations, including 19 hospitals, more than 700 physician clinics and urgent care centers, outpatient facilities, and imaging and pharmacy services. This network supports a seamless and personalized healthcare experience for communities in North Carolina and South Carolina. Novant Health is nationally recognized for our unwavering commitment to safety and the highest quality care, and we serve as a catalyst for healthcare transformation through clinical trials, leading-edge research, innovative care delivery models and robust virtual care networks. The expertise and empathy of our 40,000 team members along with more than 8,300 independent and employed clinicians are at the heart of Our Cause as industry leaders caring for communities across the Carolinas. In 2023, Novant Health provided more than $1.6 billion in community benefit, including financial assistance and services.

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