Job Description

**Patient Safety Attendant**

**Job ID** 169756BR **Date posted** 12/27/2021

* Eau Claire, Wisconsin

* Supplemental/On-call/Per Diem

* Benefit Eligible

City Eau Claire

State Wisconsin

Department Nursing

Description: **Why Mayo Clinic**

Mayo Clinic is the nation's best hospital (U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021) and ranked #1 in more specialties than any other care provider. We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and Support Services to name a few. Across all locations, youll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Mayo Clinic, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where youll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!

**Position description**

We desire to create and support an organizational culture where all employees are mission-driven, embody organizational values, and practice relationship-based care. We adhere to the primary value "the needs of the patient come first". The daily actions of the staff demonstrate the vision and values of the organization. The Patient Safety Attendant (Sitter) works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse and provides an environment of safety that gives an alternative to restraints. Is responsible for sitting with and observing an assigned patient. Provides constant and alert observation for each assigned patient. Protects patient's safety and security by preventing patient harm to self, harm to others, harm from others and flight risk.

**Qualifications**

High school graduate or equivalent. Patient care or healthcare related field experience preferred; however, on the job training is provided.

**Additional qualifications**

Flexibility (works flexible hours, which include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends). Basic computer skills. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Verbal and written communication. Promotes team building. Self-directed. Able to adapt to unpredictable situations.

**License or certification**

BLS certification required within 1 week of start date.

**Exemption status**

Non-exempt

**Compensation Detail**

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The minimum pay rate is $14.79 per hour.

**Benefits eligible**

No

**Schedule**

Supplemental/On-call/Per Diem

**Hours / Pay period**

Varies based on department needs

**Schedule details**

Shifts and hours will vary but will be required to work 16 hours every 4 weeks.

May be required to float to Barron, Bloomer, Menomonie and Osseo.

**Weekend schedule**

Weekend hours required and will vary depending on the needs of the departments.

**International Assignment**

No

**Site description**

Eau Claire, with a metro area of 163,000 is home to the 11,000 students at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. Strong schools, low crime rate, and a reasonable cost of living may be expected. With an abundance of outdoor activities, The city also serves as the retail center for west central Wisconsin and the major metro area of Minneapolis/St. Paul is 90 minutes away. Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire is recognized as a Best Hospital in Northwestern Wisconsin and within the top 10 for Hospitals in Wisconsin (U.S. News & World Report, 2019-2020).

**Recruiter**

Jennifer Schindeldecker

**EOE**

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* **Paid Time Off & Disability**

* **Relocation Assistance**

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