Patient Safety Attendant - Telemetry - PRN Days

JOB LOCATION: Wilkes-Barre General Hospital / Telemetry

SHIFTS: Per Diem Days

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, this position will provide one-to-one observation for patients determined to be at risk for potential injury to themselves or others.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Ability to read and write and communicate in English.

Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes

• One (1) year of experience in the human service field is preferred; internships/field placement experience is acceptable.
• Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and family members/significant others.
• Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills and the ability to express ideas in a clear, concise, and, legible form; ability to interface with all disciplines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multifaceted workload; exercises tact, diplomacy and good judgment at all times.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Current BLS within a probationary period (90 days); and Patient Monitoring Course must be completed upon hire.