Patient Companion - Float Pool

Cleveland Clinic • Medina, NY

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About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and be part of a team delivering world-class healthcare. Recognized for providing safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable, Medina Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital, the highest honor awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for professional nursing practice. Here, you can build a rewarding, lifelong career supported by a team committed to your growth and success. The Float Pool provides a unique experience for caregivers to care for diverse populations of patients in many units, departments and/or locations while learning from many of our best caregivers. As Patient Companion for the Float Pool, you will help facilitate this mission by providing compassionate and top-quality care. In this role, you will assist RNs, physicians, dietitians and other staff in coordinating and fulfilling treatment plans. You will also find a culture that encourages professional growth, educational development and career success. This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working day/evening/night/weekend shifts varying between 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. Shifts can be 4, 8, or 12 hours, as long as caregivers meet a 48-hour minimum over a six-week period. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Assist with direct and indirect patient care for one to two patients, such as rooming, vital signs, weight and pulse oximetry. If assigned to a closed unit, you will observe three to four patients. Assure patient safety by ensuring that catheters, tubes or other medical equipment have not been removed or disconnected. Accompany and assist patients at all times, including transport, tests, transfers and ambulation. Identify and report changes in patient status to an RN or physician. Complete all documentation and provide hand-off communication to caregivers responsible for the patient. Initiate and perform CPR when necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Heartsaver level of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within three months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of basic patient care activities, such as basic hygiene, skin care and vital signs

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct and indirect patient care for one to two patients, such as rooming, vital signs, weight and pulse oximetry.
• If assigned to a closed unit, you will observe three to four patients.
• Assure patient safety by ensuring that catheters, tubes or other medical equipment have not been removed or disconnected.
• Accompany and assist patients at all times, including transport, tests, transfers and ambulation.
• Identify and report changes in patient status to an RN or physician.
• Complete all documentation and provide hand-off communication to caregivers responsible for the patient.
• Initiate and perform CPR when necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED