Patient Companion per diem- GCMC Float Pool

Geisinger • Scranton, PA

1d • 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. This role provides a safe environment, companionship, and supportive care for patients requiring constant observation. The Patient Companion is responsible for maintaining a safe environment, constant observation of the patient, and accompanying the patient if they must leave the unit for clinical tests, procedures, or appointments. The role also involves redirecting harmful behavior, participating in shift reports, assisting with meals (when appropriate), bed making, activating alarms, and assisting staff with walking patients. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment, and the employee is accountable for job-specific obligations and organizational policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

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

• 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

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