Patient Companion – Chelsea

Trinity Health•Chelsea, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Companion provides continuous observation and monitoring of assigned patients, ensuring that each patient remains in direct observation and is never left unattended. The companion promptly notifies nursing staff when a patient needs assistance, exhibits unusual behavior, or requires control or other nursing intervention. The role requires knowledge of and support for patients, confidentiality of HIPAA-protected information, and compliance with related hospital policies. Training is provided, and the assigned nurse shares information about the patient’s anticipated behavior when the companion arrives on the unit. Patient Companions may float among Atrium East (Med/Surg), Atrium or Courtyard Rehab (Inpatient Rehabilitation), Courtyard East (Short Stay and Head Pain), the Emergency unit, and the Intensive Care Unit. The position is part time and contingent, with a rotating shift, and is not benefit eligible. Chelsea Hospital is a 103-bed, not-for-profit hospital established in 1970. It is a joint venture between Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health. The hospital describes its commitment to patient safety, patient satisfaction, innovation, and compassionate, person-centered care. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma at minimum.
Ability to maintain professionalism and self-control in difficult or stressful conditions.
Ability to maintain attention for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

Remain with assigned patient(s) and observe them at all times; ensure they are never left unattended.
Immediately alert nursing staff when a patient requires assistance, exhibits unusual behavior, or needs control or other nursing intervention.
Receive information from the assigned nurse about the patient’s anticipated behavior when arriving on the unit.
Maintain confidentiality of HIPAA-protected information and follow related hospital policies.
Float to assigned units, including Med/Surg, inpatient rehabilitation, short stay and head pain, Emergency, and Intensive Care.