ED Behavioral Health Zone C- Patient Care Partner- 40hr

Connecticut Children's • Hartford, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Partner promotes the safety, health, and comfort of patients, families, and staff in the care of behavioral health/psychiatry patients within the hospital. This role may be assigned to the Emergency Department or inpatient units to address the specific needs of this patient population. The Patient Care Partner is a trained staff member responsible for visually monitoring patients and providing direct patient contact or care. They may be assigned to patients exhibiting behaviors such as homicide attempts, positive screens with suicide assessments or attempts, violent behavior towards self or others, elopement/wander risk, fall risk, confused mental state/cognitive impairment, or those with eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia). Connecticut Children’s is the sole health system in Connecticut exclusively dedicated to children, with over 100 years of legacy. They offer specialized medical care across more than 30 pediatric specialties in Connecticut and two other states. The system is experiencing transformational growth, becoming a destination for specialized medicine and expanding access to care closer to home. Their commitment to breakthrough research, education, community partnerships, and diversity, equity, and inclusion fosters a welcoming environment for patients, families, and team members. Treating children is a passion at Connecticut Children’s, and as a growing health system, they seek exceptional team members who share their vision of transforming children’s health and well-being.

Requirements

• Trained to visually monitor a patient
• Trained to provide direct patient contact or care

Responsibilities

• Visually monitor a patient
• Provide direct patient contact or care
• Promote the safety, health, and comfort of patients, families, and staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed