Patient Companion - GCMC (Night shift)

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is proud to offer a full time Patient Companion a $1500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, $15.00 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3/hour shift differential for evenings, nights and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse! This is a full-time position with 36 hours per week, working 7pm-7:30am (3-12 hour shifts/week). It requires every other weekend and a holiday rotation. Experience is preferred, but the organization is willing to educate and train. A one-week daytime hours orientation program will be required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Minimum of 1 year-Clinical (Preferred)
Clinical Skills
Communication
Computer Literacy
Interpersonal Communication
Preceptor Skills
Teamwork

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred but willing to educate and train
Will need to attend 1 week daytime hours orientation program

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

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a 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
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
On the job training and education
Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
Employee referral incentive program
Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
Atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.