Patient Companion - 90% FT Nights - Behavioral Health
About The Position
The Patient Companion observes assigned patients while maintaining a continuous safe and therapeutic environment. The role of the patient companion is to provide continual direct observation at the bedside to ensure safety from falls and/or risk of injury to self or others. This individual will monitor the patient's verbal and behavioral expressions related to any idea or intention of hurting oneself or others, thoughts of leaving without physician's permission or to promote the safety of a patient while hospitalized. The Patient Companion has access to confidential patient information and works under the direct supervision of an RN and functions under the indirect supervision of the Director of Critical Care and Psychiatric Services.
Requirements
- CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- successful completion of CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification course prior to working as a patient companion
- Code Violet training Biannually
Nice To Haves
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1-2 years of experience in healthcare
Responsibilities
- observes assigned patients
- maintaining a continuous safe and therapeutic environment
- provide continual direct observation at the bedside to ensure safety from falls and/or risk of injury to self or others
- monitor the patient's verbal and behavioral expressions related to any idea or intention of hurting oneself or others, thoughts of leaving without physician's permission or to promote the safety of a patient while hospitalized
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
