Patient Safety Attendant

Advocate Aurora Health

. Maintain a safe environment and remain with patients to provide the appropriate level of observation as delegated by the Registered Nurse .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeShelby • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates the ability to maintain patient safety and provide effective observation while communicating pertinent information to the nursing team. Possesses essential certifications and skills to support patient care in a hospital environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Basic Life Support CertificationCPI CertificationPatient Observation ExperienceEffective Communication SkillsHospital Experience

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Patient ObservationDocumentationHandoff CommunicationManual DexterityLifting Support

Soft Skills

Positive CommunicationProfessionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support CertificationCPI Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient SafetyLigature-Resistant EnvironmentHealthcare PoliciesPatient CareShift Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain a safe environment and remain with patients to provide the appropriate level of observation as delegated by the Registered Nurse
Document information required during the patient observation experience
Perform handoff communication with the Registered Nurse regarding pertinent patient information
Assist the nursing team in maintaining a ligature-resistant or ligature-free environment as appropriate
Notify and update the licensed nurse about immediate patient safety, patient care, and staff needs
Foster positive and professional communication between patients and staff
Adhere to all policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required
Basic Life Support Certification required
CPI certification required prior to conducting patient observation
Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms
Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds
Must have manual and finger dexterity
Must have intact sight, hearing, smell, and touch
Previous hospital experience preferred
Ability to work 7p-7a, 3 shifts/week, with rotating weekends and holidays per policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Retirement offerings
Career development programs
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program