Patient Safety Companion-PRN

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, service with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

SCHEDULE

Part Time/Float

*not specific hours; open availability

WORK LOCATION

White Memorial Hospital

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for contributing to the patient care team in the promotion of patient safety. 

• Supports a work environment that promotes safety for patients, staff, and customers. 

• Reports safety concerns or defective equipment. 

• Maintains awareness of safety at all times. 

• Provides continuous observation of assigned patients to promote safety and prevention of injury. 

• Maintain continuous observation as needed, either personally or by safely transferring observation to another team member. 

• Collects and reports data about the patient/family as directed by the registered nurse. 

• Remains alert for, and reports, changes related to patient's safety. 

• Promptly calls for assistance as needed. 

• Documents observations in an appropriate and timely manner. 

• Maintains continuous observation if needed by accompanying the patient to other areas of the facility for testing or treatment. 

• Follows isolation procedures according to the Infection Control policy. 

• Adheres to unit/system policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time while remaining awake, alert and observant.
• Must have the ability to walk for periods of time.
• Must have the ability to respond and react immediately with unimpeded auditory perception of verbal/vocal instructions.
• Must have the ability to respond and react to visual observation.