Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
12 Hour Day Shift
Description:
Position Purpose
At Saint Francis Hospital, the Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and supportive environment for patients. This position involves continuous observation of assigned patients, verbal redirection from at-risk behaviors, and collaboration with nursing staff to ensure quality care.
What You’ll Do
Provide continuous visual observation of assigned patients, including behavioral health populations
Verbally redirect patients from unsafe behaviors and notify nursing staff of concerns
Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Document patient interactions and observations in medical records and handoff reports
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times
Collaborate with nursing staff and participate in handoff communication
Respond quickly to changes in patient behavior or condition
Work with patients in isolation while maintaining proper precautions
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or Red Cross preferred
Previous hospital experience preferred
Position Highlights and Benefits
Work Schedule: 36-hours per week- Days.
12-hour shifts - 7 am - 7:30 pm.
Be part of a mission-driven organization
Gain experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center
Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Supportive team culture and meaningful work
About Saint Francis Hospital
Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England, has been a cornerstone of care in Connecticut since 1897. As a 617-bed teaching hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, we are committed to excellence in patient care, education, and innovation.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
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