Patient Safety Companion, Emergency Services (DAYS)

The Nemours Foundation•Wilmington, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a Patient Safety Companion to join the Emergency Services team in Wilmington, Delaware. The role provides continuous one-on-one supervision to promote patient safety. The companion performs clinical duties equivalent to those of a Nursing Assistant and provides care to patients across all age groups, from neonates through adults. This position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and includes every third weekend.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to read and write accurately.
Ability to understand laboratory orders, computer information, and some medical terminology.
Ability to obtain specimens, including blood specimens, from a primarily pediatric patient population that may be ill or restricted.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of patient care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous direct observation of patients while maintaining the ability to safely exit the patient’s room.
Observe and accurately report behaviors that may indicate potential harm to the patient or others, or signs of deterioration, to a nurse or provider.
Assist with patient safety needs and document care appropriately.
Maintain necessary equipment and supplies at established par levels in designated areas.
Maintain a clean and safe patient care unit.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, and play, and provide other patient care as directed.
Assist staff with examination and treatment procedures, including positioning, holding, and comforting patients.
Ensure supplies are accurately charged.
Contact pharmacy, dietary, and other departments as designated by the Registered Nurse.
Collect patient specimens, including blood, urine, and stool, according to policy, while attending to safety, comfort, and accuracy.
Use hospital information systems for patient care, including documenting vital signs and care activities.
Accurately relay information from physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel, and others.
Transport patients and deliver reports, supplies, and other items to patient units or Nemours/AIDHC locations as needed.
Transport medications from the pharmacy or pneumatic tube system to appropriate licensed personnel in the patient care area.
Promote patient safety, follow safety standards and procedures, protect patient privacy, and maintain confidentiality.
Cover the patient care unit front desk professionally as needed, including answering telephones, greeting patients, processing reports and mail, entering orders, and managing medical records.
Participate in departmental and hospital quality assessment and improvement programs, identify opportunities to improve services, make recommendations, and implement appropriate actions.
Participate in unit, departmental, and hospital education programs.
Attend unit and departmental meetings regularly.
Demonstrate proficiency in caring for patients of all ages, including neonates, infants, toddlers, school-aged children, adolescents, and adults.