Patient Attendant - Float Pool - West Penn Hospital - Casual
Based in United States
Core
Supports professional nurses by observing patients and ensuring a safe environment in a hospital setting.
Role type
Patient Attendant (Float Pool)
Builds
Safe patient environment and care continuity
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient observation, physical intervention, verbal communication, documentation, diversional activities
Preferred skills
previous patient care experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Accompany patients to tests and therapies; stay in assigned patient's room to observe needs; physically intervene to maintain safety; communicate patient data; document patient behavior/activity.