Patient Safety Companion, Emergency Services (NIGHTS)

The Nemours Foundation•Wilmington, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours is seeking a Patient Safety Companion to join the Emergency Services team at Nemours Children’s Health in Wilmington, Delaware. The role provides continuous one-on-one patient supervision to promote a safe environment. Patient Safety Companions perform clinical duties equivalent to those of a Nursing Assistant and provide care to patients across all age groups, from neonates through adults. This position is scheduled for 60 hours every two weeks, from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., and includes every third weekend.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
AHA BLS certification.
Able to read and write accurately.
Able to understand laboratory orders, computer information, and some medical terminology.
Able to obtain specimens, including blood specimens, from a primarily pediatric patient population, including patients who are ill or restricted in some way.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of patient care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous direct observation of patients while maintaining the ability to safely exit the patient’s room.
Observe and accurately report behaviors or signs that may indicate risk of harm to the patient or others, or deterioration, to the nurse or provider.
Assist with patient safety needs and document care appropriately.
Maintain adequate stocks of necessary equipment and supplies in designated areas.
Help maintain a clean and safe patient care unit.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, and play, and provide other 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, while attending to patient safety, comfort, and accuracy.
Use hospital information systems as required 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 and supplies to other 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 for immediate use or storage.
Promote patient safety, follow applicable safety standards and procedures, protect patient privacy, and maintain confidentiality.
Cover the patient care unit front desk professionally as needed, including answering phones, greeting patients, sending reports, processing 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.