Patient Companion - Central Region Float Pool (Emergency Departments Included) - Per Diem
About The Position
Provides a safe environment, companionship, and supportive care for patients requiring 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. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
- Clinical Skills
- Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Interpersonal Communication
- Preceptor Skills
- Teamwork
Responsibilities
- 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
- Market leading pay rates
- Up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts
- Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- 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
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
