Patient Companion System Float- 0.9 FTE T3 - 12 Hr Nights

ProHealth Care • Waukesha, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the patient companion (sitter) provides constant observation of patients. The sitter assists in providing a safe environment for the patient. Verbal report from the RN includes information regarding the patient’s identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory or language barriers, as well as any special considerations. This role works directly with the patient in his/her hospital room or works at a central visual monitoring station to maintain constant visual observation of multiple patients. This position requires a person who possesses a calming yet professional demeanor and exhibits a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work productively under stress. The position requires one to be flexible in their assignments and the ability to work with a variety of patient populations with a variety of medical and behavioral health conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or a minimum of 2 years equivalent work experience.
• Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment for patients with a wide variety of medical and mental health conditions.
• Ability to communicate observed changes in behavior/activity to the nursing staff.
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the software and computer systems required for the role.
• Possesses a calming yet professional demeanor.
• Exhibits a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work productively under stress.
• Flexibility in assignments.
• Ability to work with a variety of patient populations with a variety of medical and behavioral health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provides constant observation of patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Assists in providing a safe environment for the patient.
• Maintains constant visual observation of multiple patients, either from the patient's hospital room or a central visual monitoring station.
• Communicates observed changes in behavior/activity to the nursing staff.
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency in the use of software and computer systems required for the role.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED