Per Diem-Nursing Companion-Days

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, the Nursing Companion role is designed for nursing students to provide invaluable care to patients. This position involves serving as a critical point of contact for patients and their families, partnering with Registered Nurses to deliver compassionate patient-focused care. Responsibilities include performing select care duties under RN supervision, assisting with routine tasks like daily hygiene, bed making, and safety precautions. The companion is expected to build strong rapport with patients and families, communicate observations to RNs while maintaining patient privacy, infuse energy and hospitality, prepare patients for mealtime, assist with transport, and report any patient concerns to the care-giving team. This is a per diem day flex position, requiring at least one shift per week.

Requirements

• Completed at least one clinical rotation and one semester of a clinical assignment in pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• At least one shift per week is required
• A high school diploma or GED is required
• Current CPR Training from the American Heart Association required
• All employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP

Nice To Haves

• Enrolled in a BSN program with an expected graduation of December 2026 or later and completed at least one clinical rotation

Responsibilities

• Be an Advocate, A Caretaker and a Friend to Patients
• Provide compassionate patient focus and perform select care duties under the supervision of a registered nurse
• Assist with routine tasks including daily hygiene, bed making, and safety precautions
• Build strong rapport with patients and families
• Communicate your observations with RNs while maintaining patient privacy at all times
• Infuse energy and hospitality into each patient's day
• Prepare patients for mealtime
• Assist with transport
• Report any patient concerns to your partners on the care-giving team

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life
• Competitive base pay
• Recognition for your experience, education, and licensure
• Amazing benefits
• Countless opportunities for personal and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees