Patient Safety Attendant - Nursing Support Services

Patient Safety Attendant (Sitter)

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Job Description

• Create and support an organizational culture where all employees are mission-driven, embody organizational values, and practice relationship-based care.
• Adhere to the primary value "the needs of the patient come first."
• Work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse and provide an environment of safety that gives an alternative to restraints.
• Sit with and observe an assigned patient.
• Provide constant and alert observation for each assigned patient.
• Protect patient's safety and security by preventing patient harm to self, harm to others, harm from others, and flight risk.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Patient care or healthcare-related field experience preferred; however, on-the-job training is provided.
• Flexibility to work flexible hours, which include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Promote team building.
• Self-directed and able to adapt to unpredictable situations.

License or Certification

• BLS certification required within 1 week of start date.

Compensation Detail

• $20.00 - $21.21

Schedule

• Part Time

Hours/Pay Period

• Varies

Schedule Details

• Hours and shifts vary depending on department needs. 16 hours required every 4 weeks.

Weekend Schedule

• 8 hours required to be on a weekend. Holiday rotation required.

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.