Why Beebe?
Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:
- Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
- Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
- Paid Time Off
- Long Term Sick accrual
- Employer Contribution Plan
- Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
- Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
- College Bound 529 Savings Plan
- Life Insurance
- Beebe Pers via WorkAdvantage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
Overview
Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, the behavioral health patient safety attendant will provide care to a patient by sitting with and diligently watching the patient while meeting the established criteria in accordance with established methods and procedures of the Medical Center.
Responsibilities
- Maintain continuous visual observation of assigned patients to ensure a safe and secure environment at all times.
- Monitor and report changes in patient behavior, mental status, condition, or activities to the Registered Nurse (RN) immediately.
- Adhere to all patient safety protocols, including Close Observation and Suicidal Patient Monitoring procedures.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment, reporting maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
- Follow infection prevention and control practices, including universal precautions.
- Accurately document patient observations and activities on required monitoring records and observation logs.
- Provide clear and accurate shift-to-shift reports, communicating patient status, observations, and changes in care plans.
- Use verbal redirection and approved de-escalation techniques to support patient safety and manage challenging behaviors.
- Establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries while interacting with patients.
- Provide patients with routine explanations regarding care and activities while refraining from counseling or offering personal opinions.
- Immediately notify nursing staff when patient assistance or intervention is required.
- Escort patients to diagnostic tests, procedures, therapeutic activities, and other scheduled appointments as needed.
- Demonstrate focused attention on patient observation duties, minimizing distractions and maintaining vigilance throughout the shift.
- Uphold organizational values and standards of professionalism, compassion, respect, and patient-centered care.
- Collaborate effectively with nursing staff and other healthcare team members to support quality patient care.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Ability to remain attentive and alert for extended periods
- Strong observation and communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions and report patient behavior accurately
- Compassionate, patient-focused attitude
- Understanding of patient safety and infection control protocols
- Respectful of patient dignity and privacy
- Reliable and punctual
- Comfortable working with patients with dementia, mental health issues, or those at risk for falls/self-harm
Credentials
- BLS – Basic Life Saving Certification (preferred)
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent required or must obtain GED within 6 months of hire date.
Entry
USD $16.50/Hr.
Max
USD $25.58/Hr.
