Patient Companion Float

Geisinger • Lewistown, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Patient Companion with market-leading pay rates, up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts, and up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Clinical Skills
• Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Preceptor Skills
• Teamwork

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe environment, companionship, and supportive care for patients that require constant observation as identified by a nurse or physician.
• Maintains a safe environment for any patient requiring 1:1 supervision.
• Maintains constant observation of patient.
• Responsible to accompany the patient if he or she must leave the unit for reasons identified by the care provider.
• Patient observation, maintain a safe, private, and comfortable therapeutic environment, redirects impulsive and harmful behavior, always remain in clear sight of patient, unless otherwise instructed by the nursing staff.
• Observe any special precautions as required.
• Calls for assistance when unable to redirect patient or there is a potential for self-injury.
• Obtain report at the beginning of shift from nursing unit.
• Report back to Registered Nurse the status of assigned activities.
• Report pertinent information to Registered Nurse at the end of the shift.
• Accompany patient to all clinical tests, procedures, or appointments off the patient's unit.
• Talks to the patient and use conversation to keep them focused.
• Assist in providing activities for daily living.
• Assist patients with meals, when patient does not have swallowing precautions, or require carbohydrate counts.
• Assist with bed making.
• Activates bed alarms and/or chair alarms.
• Assists staff with walking patients.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

What This Job Offers

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