Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!

Why work at the Cheyenne Regional?

• 8-12% Shift Pay Differential
• 403(b) with 4% employer match
• Employer sponsored CNA Training course
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance program

Day in the life of a Patient Safety Attendant:

The Patient Safety Attendant aids licensed staff always ensuring patient safety when one-on-one care is required for the patient and is ordered by the Licensed Independent Practitioner. Patient Safety Attendants are observers and assistants to the patient. They work with patients, staff and family members ensuring social needs are met by the patient, anticipates the needs of the patients, and assists in communicating those immediate needs to nursing staff. The Patient Safety Attendant does not perform nursing staff functions but may assist the patient in basic needs such as eating when authorized by the primary nurse.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Works in collaboration with Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Assistant providing safety of patients requiring individualized one-on-one care as ordered by the Licensed Provider.
• Assists patients with individualized personal care (as coordinated with nursing staff).
• Communicates with patients, staff and family members always assuring patient safety.
• Accompanies patients during transfer from floor to floor or to procedures as assigned in order to assure safety and patient comfort in continuum of care.
• Provides for non-clinical care needs such as environmental evaluation, linen changes (unoccupied bed only), or removal of trays, trash, etc.
• Accommodates patient communication needs such as conversation, diversion, and distraction.
• I understand that it is not within my scope of practice to handle any medications that I might inadvertently encounter, including medications delivered in the pneumatic tube system. If I do encounter medications, I know to alert a licensed employee for them to handle.

Desired Skills:

• Customer service abilities including effective listening
• Ability to read/write and communicate well with staff, patients, and patient’s family members.