<p>Position Summary Performs vigilant increased visual observation or continuous visual observation as ordered for the patient Responsibilities Essential Functions • Provides diversionary activities such as reading aloud to the patient. • Assists the patient with nutrition needs as necessary under the direction of the Registered Nurse. • Accompanies the patient to diagnostic testing and procedures and maintains observation of the patient during tests or procedures. • Never leaves the patient alone unless instructed to by the nurse. For Baker and Marchman Act patients, the patient is never left alone for any reason. • Receives report from the RN and previous Patient Safety Attendant and gives report to the RN and oncoming Patient Safety Attendant before leaving. • Utilizes the Safe Patient Room Environment Checklist with every change of staff or transfer of care as part of handoff for Baker Act, behavioral health, and suicide risk patients. • Observes for any changes in the patient's behaviors or actions and immediately reports them to the Registered Nurse. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions • Remains awake and alert at all times. Does not engage in activities that distract from the patient, such as reading, studying, socializing, using the telephone, or watching television. • Maintains a clean and safe patient care environment. • Receives and processes incoming calls, patient calls, and guest requests as appropriate to the patient. Qualifications Education/Training. High school graduate or equivalent. Licensure/Certification • Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification - HeartSaver CPR. • Handle with Care (HWC) Certification is required only for the inpatient Behavioral Health Unit (BHU). All other units require Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification. Experience None.</p> <p>Education/Training. High school graduate or equivalent. Licensure/Certification • Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification - HeartSaver CPR. • Handle with Care (HWC) Certification is required only for the inpatient Behavioral Health Unit (BHU). All other units require Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification. Experience None.</p> <p>Essential Functions • Provides diversionary activities such as reading aloud to the patient. • Assists the patient with nutrition needs as necessary under the direction of the Registered Nurse. • Accompanies the patient to diagnostic testing and procedures and maintains observation of the patient during tests or procedures. • Never leaves the patient alone unless instructed to by the nurse. For Baker and Marchman Act patients, the patient is never left alone for any reason. • Receives report from the RN and previous Patient Safety Attendant and gives report to the RN and oncoming Patient Safety Attendant before leaving. • Utilizes the Safe Patient Room Environment Checklist with every change of staff or transfer of care as part of handoff for Baker Act, behavioral health, and suicide risk patients. • Observes for any changes in the patient's behaviors or actions and immediately reports them to the Registered Nurse. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions • Remains awake and alert at all times. Does not engage in activities that distract from the patient, such as reading, studying, socializing, using the telephone, or watching television. • Maintains a clean and safe patient care environment. • Receives and processes incoming calls, patient calls, and guest requests as appropriate to the patient.</p>