Patient Companion - GCMC (Night shift)

Geisinger • Scranton, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is looking for a full-time Patient Companion to join their team. This role is responsible for providing a safe environment, companionship, and supportive care to patients who require constant observation. The ideal candidate is reliable, punctual, and possesses strong teamwork and communication skills. This position offers a $1500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $15.25 with increased rates for experienced individuals, and up to a $3/hour shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekend shifts. Additionally, Geisinger offers up to $40,000 in financial support for those looking to become a nurse.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance are essential.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• A proactive and engaged presence is key.
• Clinical Skills
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Interpersonal Communication
• Preceptor Skills
• Teamwork

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year-Clinical Experience

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.
• Maintain a safe, private, and comfortable therapeutic environment.
• Redirects impulsive and harmful behavior.
• Remain in clear sight of patient at all times, unless otherwise instructed by the nursing staff.
• Calls for assistance when unable to redirect patient or there is a potential for self-injury.
• Participate in report at the beginning and end of shift, making sure to inform pertinent information to Registered Nurse at the end of the shift.
• Accompany patient to all clinical tests, procedures, or appointments off the patient unit.
• Talks to the patient and use conversation to keep them focused.
• 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

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a 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
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
• On the job training and education
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Strongline Alert Notification system
• Robust camera surveillance system
• Metal detectors at certain locations
• Security guards/K9 program on campus
• $1500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates
• $15.25 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals
• Up to $3/hour shift differential for evenings, nights and weekend shifts
• Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse

What This Job Offers

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