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Patient Safety Attendant - Day Shift - Full Time - Chabert Join to apply for the Patient Safety Attendant - Day Shift - Full Time - Chabert role at Ochsner Health . At Ochsner, we believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. We are committed to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. Whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. This position works collaboratively with a licensed nurse and Patient Care Technicians under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to maintain patient safety and provide basic patient care. Responsibilities include constant observation of the patient, remaining with the patient, notifying nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status, and intervening as needed to maintain patient safety and/or prevent patient elopement. Communicates effectively with co‑workers, patients, families, and visitors. May perform other non‑clinical duties as assigned if no patient safety attendant assignment is available. Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Work Experience Required: None. Preferred Qualifications Prior Experience With Psychiatric Environment, Experience with computer data entry. Certifications Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training to be obtained prior to independent patient care. Current certification as a Nursing Assistant is required for those employed in Skilled Nursing Facilities/Units or areas where they provide Patient Care Tech duties. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Good communication skills and ability to communicate therapeutically with psychiatric and mentally ill patients. Ability to use independent judgment to monitor and respond to patient‑related changes in condition. Strong interpersonal skills. Proficiency in using computers, software, and web‑based applications. Job Duties Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area. Assists with the plan of care as delegated by the staff nurse/department lead within the scope of practice. Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in the assigned area. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, and adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Performs other related duties as required. The employer is 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, protected veteran status, or disability status. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects at times up to 100 pounds of force. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Location: On‑site; remote work not available for selected states. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today! #J-18808-Ljbffr Ochsner Health

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