Patient Companion - Central Region Float Pool (Emergency Departments Included) - Per Diem
About The Position
Provides a safe environment, companionship, and supportive care for patients who require constant observation as identified by a nurse or physician. Maintains constant observation and a safe environment for patients requiring 1:1 supervision. Accompanies patients off the unit for clinical tests, procedures, appointments, or other reasons identified by the care provider. The position is part of the Central Region Float Pool and requires floating to Bloomsburg GBH, Danville GMC, and Shamokin GSACH campuses, including emergency departments. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. A two-week classroom orientation is required at the start of employment, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role is per diem, with scheduled weekly hours listed as zero.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Clinical skills, communication, computer literacy, interpersonal communication, preceptor skills, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe, private, comfortable therapeutic environment for patients requiring constant observation.
- Remain in clear sight of the patient at all times unless otherwise instructed by nursing staff.
- Redirect impulsive or harmful behavior and call for assistance when unable to redirect the patient or when there is potential for self-injury.
- Participate in reports at the beginning and end of shifts, relaying pertinent information to the Registered Nurse at the end of the shift.
- Accompany patients to clinical tests, procedures, or appointments off the patient unit and elsewhere as directed by the care provider.
- 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.
- Comply with job-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures.
- Float to the Bloomsburg GBH, Danville GMC, and Shamokin GSACH campuses, including emergency departments.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
- Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for loved ones.
- Employee Assistance Program offering referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program.
- On-the-job training and education.
- Professional opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
- Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups.
- Employee referral incentive program.
- Market-leading per diem pay rates and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
- Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
- Healthcare benefits for eligible full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.
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Education Level
High school or GED
