Patient Companion System Float Pool T3 0.4 FTE 8 hour PM
About The Position
The Patient Companion (sitter) provides constant observation of patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and assists in maintaining a safe environment. The RN provides a verbal report covering identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers, and other special considerations. The Patient Companion works either directly with a patient in the hospital room or at a central visual monitoring station to observe multiple patients. This role requires a calm, professional demeanor, a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work productively under stress. The employee must be flexible with assignments and able to work with varied patient populations and medical and behavioral health conditions. This is a 0.4 FTE position with 8-hour PM shifts, floating among Waukesha Memorial, Mukwonago Hospital, and Oconomowoc Hospital. The schedule includes every-other-weekend and holiday rotation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or a minimum of two years of equivalent work experience.
- Demonstrate the 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.
- Demonstrated understanding and proficiency in using the software and computer systems required for the role.
- Calm, professional demeanor and positive attitude.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work productively under stress.
- Flexibility in assignments and ability to work with a variety of patient populations.
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 the hospital room or observe multiple patients from a central visual monitoring station.
- Communicate observed changes in patient behavior or activity to nursing staff.
- Adapt to assignments and work with varied patient populations and medical and behavioral health conditions.
- Float among Waukesha Memorial, Mukwonago Hospital, and Oconomowoc Hospital.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- Choices in insurance.
- Health savings account (HSA).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Immediate 401(k) match.
- Discounted tickets to various entertainment, social, and sporting events.
- Opportunity for professional career growth.
- Competitive salaries.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
