Patient Companion System Float Pool T3 0.9 FTE 12 hour Days

ProHealth Care • Waukesha, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Patient Companion (sitter) provides constant observation of patients and helps maintain a safe environment. The RN provides a verbal report about the patient’s identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers, and any special considerations. The companion works directly with a patient in their hospital room or at a central visual monitoring station to maintain constant visual observation of multiple patients.

The role requires a calming, professional demeanor, a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work productively under stress. The companion must be flexible in assignments and able to work with varied patient populations and medical and behavioral health conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or a minimum of 2 years of equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated 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 or activity to nursing staff.
• Understanding and proficiency in using the software and computer systems required for the role.
• Calming, professional demeanor, positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and ability to work productively under stress.
• Flexibility in assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant observation of patients under the supervision of an RN.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients.
• Work directly with a patient in their hospital room or monitor multiple patients from a central visual monitoring station.
• Communicate observed changes in patient behavior or activity to nursing staff.
• Adapt assignments to work with varied patient populations and medical and behavioral health conditions.

What This Job Offers

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