Patient Companion - Central Region Float Pool (Emergency Departments Included) - Day/Night Rotation

Geisinger•Danville, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Companion provides a safe environment, companionship, and supportive care for patients requiring constant observation as identified by a nurse or physician. The role maintains constant observation and 1:1 supervision, remains in the patient’s clear sight unless nursing staff instruct otherwise, and accompanies patients off the unit for clinical tests, procedures, appointments, or other reasons identified by the care provider. The Patient Companion helps maintain a safe, private, comfortable therapeutic environment; redirects impulsive or harmful behavior; and calls for assistance when unable to redirect a patient or when there is a risk of self-injury. The position participates in shift reports, communicates pertinent information to the Registered Nurse at the end of the shift, talks with patients to keep them focused, and assists with meals when there are no swallowing precautions or carbohydrate-counting requirements. Other duties include making beds, activating bed and/or chair alarms, and helping staff walk patients. This is a Central Region Float Pool position that may require floating to Bloomsburg GBH, Danville GMC, and Shamokin GSACH campuses, including Emergency Departments. The commitment is 40 hours per week, with alternating two-week periods of day and night shifts. Day shifts are 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; night shifts are 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. The schedule includes every other weekend and holiday. A two-week classroom orientation is required at the start of employment, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Meet orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements.
Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance.
Demonstrate teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide companionship, supportive care, and constant observation for patients requiring 1:1 supervision.
Maintain a safe, private, comfortable therapeutic environment and remain in clear sight of the patient unless nursing staff instruct otherwise.
Redirect impulsive or harmful behavior and call for assistance when redirection is unsuccessful or self-injury is a potential risk.
Accompany patients off the unit for clinical tests, procedures, appointments, or other reasons identified by the care provider.
Participate in reports at the beginning and end of shifts and communicate pertinent information to the Registered Nurse at shift end.
Talk with patients and use conversation to keep them focused.
Assist patients with meals when they do not have swallowing precautions or carbohydrate-counting requirements.
Assist with bed making.
Activate bed and/or chair alarms.
Assist staff with walking patients.
Float to designated Central Region campuses, including Emergency Departments.

Benefits

Eligible candidates may receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus.
Minimum hiring rate of $15.25, with increased rates for experienced individuals.
Up to an additional $3.50 float premium on all hours worked.
Up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off accrual plan.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program with referrals and support for childcare, eldercare, pet care, legal guidance, mental health, and work-life needs.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
On-the-job training and education.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Employee Resource Groups and community involvement opportunities.
Employee referral incentive program.