Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Patient Safety Attendant? At LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Patient Safety Attendant like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Our Patient Safety Attendant (Sitter) participates in high-quality, patient-centered care by providing observation and monitoring for high risk patients. In collaboration with the patient care team, the PSA ensures the patient environments is free of obstacles and minimizes risk of falls and accidental or intentional self-harm. The sitter also assists with basic activities of daily living.

• You will maintain a direct line of sight with the patient at all times, including while family and/or visitors are in the room.
• You will accompany patient and ensure patient safety during transportation, testing and procedures occurring away from the patient’s normal environment.
• You will monitor patient physical and emotional condition and report any changes in status promptly while remaining in direct line of sigh with the patient.
• You will intervene as needed to prevent patient from harming self or others and will seek immediate assistance for escalating issues.
• You will create clear, accurate documentation on patient status and activity during your shift.
• You will establish a safe, risk-free patient environment by utilizing knowledge of fall prevention protocols, inflectional control measures, and self-harm prevents.
• You will perform room assessments regularly and after any visitations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
• Will attend de-escalation training provided by facility within 90 days of employment

SHIFT

• Days/Rotating Weekends

LewisGale Hospital Pulaski has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We are located in Pulaski, Virginia. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley. As a member of the LewisGale Regional Health System network, we provide a full scope of healthcare services. Our hospital is home to the LewisGale Regional Cancer Center Pulaski. The first medical facility in the region to provide a radioactive seed implant procedure which is a radiation therapy alternative for treating breast and prostate cancer. Our accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer comes with many commendations for our program of service and patient care. We specialize in orthopedics and are an accredited chest pain center.

At LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

LewisGale Hospital Pulaski has provided quality healthcare services since 1915, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley. As a member of the LewisGale Regional Health System network, we provide a full scope of healthcare services from our facilities located in Pulaski, Virginia. Our hospital is also home to the LewisGale Regional Cancer Center Pulaski – the first medical facility in the region to provide a radioactive seed implant procedure - a radiation therapy alternative for treating breast and prostate cancer. Our accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer comes with numerous commendations for our program of service and patient care. We also specialize in orthopedics and are an accredited chest pain center.

At LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Patient Safety Attendant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.