Patient Safety Companion - Float Team

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as a Patient Safety Companion on the Float Team, supporting a variety of Adult and Pediatric patient care units across the downtown campus. In this role, you'll provide continuous one-on-one observation for patients who require close monitoring to ensure their safety, comfort, and well-being while working alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Our team offers flexible scheduling, exposure to diverse clinical environments, and additional float differential pay.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Associate or Bachelor's degree OR 1 year of experience in behavioral health facility OR At least 1 year of PSC I (.6 FTE +) experience at MUSC OR Active enrollment in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution OR Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution.
Basic Life Support required within 4 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous one-on-one observation for patients who require close monitoring to ensure their safety, comfort, and well-being.
Work alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Monitor the patient closely at all times and never leave the patient alone to ensure patient safety.
Assist patients with activities of daily living.
Perform other general patient care duties as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Notify the Registered Nurse immediately of any patient concerns.
Provide clerical support for the nurse’s station as assigned when not functioning as a Patient Safety Companion.