PATIENT SITTING-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SAFETY ATTENDANT
Beebe Healthcare
Application
Details
Posted: 05-Oct-24
Location: Lewes, Delaware
Salary: Open
Categories:
Nursing Support
Internal Number: 8446
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 nursing assistant performs various duties in the care and treatment of patients in accordance with established methods and procedures of the Medical Center.
Responsibilities
Continuously observes patients' behavior, mental status and activities, notifies RN of any changes or unusual occurrences.
Consistently and independently maintains a safe, clean environment for patients.
Consistently adheres to established BBMC Close Observation Patient and Suicidal Patient Protocols
Consistently and independently documents patient observation data on the Close Observation Supervision Record.
Reports maintenance needs.
Utilizes universal precautions.
Gives accurate report to oncoming shift.
Provides patient with explanations as necessary but does not counsel or provide opinions.
Escorts patients when leaving the unit for activities and scheduled tests.
Demonstrates the ability to set limits for patients and other de-escalation techniques.
Qualifications
BLS – Basic Life Saving Certification
Competencies Skills
Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required
Other Information
Must read the BBMC Close Observation and Suicidal Patient Protocols and successfully complete the accompanying test.
CPI certified.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset
Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services.
Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services.
Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes.
Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology.
Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.