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Patient Attendant - Emergency Department - PT (24 hrs/wk) - Nights - Annapolis Maryland
Company: Luminis Health
Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Posted On: 04/25/2024
Position Objective:
Provides personal and asset protection for employees, patients and visitors in the Emergency Department, and assists with the administrative processing and monitoring of patients on emergency petition or with behavioral issues.
Essential Job Duties:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Maintains patient, visitor, staff and asset safety and security. Utilizes hazard surveillance rounds, CCTV, and audio monitoring per established standards while performing ED security rounds, checking all entrances and exits, bathrooms, and common areas at routine intervals. Observes patient behavior, reports as necessary to the appropriate staff. Remains in close proximity and/or maintains line of site as appropriate when assigned to patient attendant duties Sets limits on patient behavior under the direction of a registered nurse and/or mental health clinician and intervenes to decrease the inappropriate behavior by consistently enforcing all rules at all times. Controls telephone usage and assists with searches. Supports patient activities of daily living (ADLs) such as personal hygiene, nourishment, and ambulating. Assists with transports as needed. Maintains adequate levels of patient care supplies and equipment in the department.
Educational/Experience Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent. Required License/Certifications:
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