Patient Attendant - Float Pool - Part Time - Forbes Hospital

**Company :**
Allegheny Health Network
**Job Description :**

**GENERAL OVERVIEW:**

This job supports the professional nurse by observing the patient and assuring the provision of a safe environment.

**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:**

+ Performs selected activates related to patient care (i.e. accompanies patients to tests, physical therapy, occupational therapy, stays in assigned patient’s room and is observant of patient’s needs, and provides diversional activities). (40%)
+ Provides observation to maintain patient safety by physically intervening and immediately communicating the need for additional assistance. (30%)
+ Demonstrates effective verbal communication skills by communicating pertinent patient data accurately and in a timely fashion. (10%)
+ Documents on patient behavior/activity according to policy (medical or behavioral health needs) (10%)
+ Assumes responsibility for own educational development. (10%)
+ Performs other...