Patient Safety Companion float casual 2nd and 3rd shift

Children's Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children, providing a wide range of care and services. The organization seeks individuals committed to its vision of the healthiest kids in the country. This role is for a Patient Safety Companion within the Clinical Resource Unit (CRU), where individuals float throughout the hospital inpatient units to ensure patient safety. The position requires a minimum commitment of one shift per week, with available shifts being second shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) and third shift (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM). Candidates must be able to commit to the schedule year-round, not just for the summer. Under the direction of a nurse, the Patient Safety Companion provides supervision for assigned patients, focusing on keeping them safe through close observation and simple safety actions, performing basic tasks as outlined in the Patient Safety Companion Competency checklist.

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 is required
• 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 and/or walk up to 50% of time.
• Knowledge of computer and keyboard.
• Must be able to commit to the schedule requirement while in school and to work year round.
• Requires minimum of one shift per week.

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. Examples of patients who may require a sitter include: patients on suicide precautions, with developmental delays, recovering from head injuries post-trauma, or patients at-risk for interruption of medical therapies/treatment due to behavioral/cognitive concerns. Simple interventions may include distraction, therapeutic play, prevention of pulling at tubes/dressings, re-direction and re-orientation.
• Promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of the patient to the registered nurse.
• Performs delegated activities per the direction of a registered nurse. Examples of activities may include assisting the patient with hygiene/bathing and intake/nutrition through set-up of supplies/meal trays, assistance with ambulation for elimination through ambulation assistance to the restroom, ambulation/exercise), and basic safety procedures.
• Performs basic activities for which competence is demonstrated through the Patient Safety Companion (PSC) skills checklist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees