Patient Safety Companion float casual 2nd and 3rd shift
About The Position
At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Our Clinical Resource Unit (CRU) patient safety companions float throughout the hospital inpatient units to help us provide the best and safest care. Prefer nursing students who don't graduate before December 2027. Requires minimum of one shift per week and we have: second shift 3p-11:30p third shift 11p-7:30a Must be able to commit to the schedule requirement while in school and to work year round. We do not hire just for the summer.
Requirements
- High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required or relevant experience
- less than 1 year previous healthcare experience or a nursing student currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact courteously and tactfully with patients, parents/families and members of the health care team.
- Basic assessment and analytical skills in order to perform simple patient observations.
- Functional sight, hearing and speech.
- Ability to sit and stay alert for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to stand &/or walk up to 50% of time.
- Knowledge of computer and keyboard.
- Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer nursing students who don't graduate before December 2027.
Responsibilities
- Maintains patient safety through continual surveillance and simple interventions for patients at safety risk related to psychological, developmental or behavioral needs.
- Promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of the patient to the registered nurse.
- Performs delegated activities per the direction of a registered nurse.
- Performs basic activities for which competence is demonstrated through the Patient Safety Companion (PSC) skills checklist.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
