Patient Safety Companion float nights

Children's Hospital and Health System • Milwaukee, WI

4d • Onsite

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. This is a casual position in our Clinical Resource Unit (CRU) requiring assignments throughout the hospital sitting for patients who are at risk. Requires a minimum of six 8 hour night shifts (11pm-7:30a) per 6 week schedule as most needs are on night shifts. Once meeting that requirement, other shifts, hours may be available. Must have some weeknight and weekend availability. no holiday rotation. Must be able to commit to this schedule requirement year round while in school. Self scheduling makes this very flexible for students and a great way to get experience in our hospital. Prefer junior and senior nursing students- Seniors who don't graduate before May 2027. We have a high rate of promotion to RN from this role. Planning for start date of October 12, 2026 which will REQUIRE attendance at New Employee Welcome on first day from 8a-3p and one other day that week for unit training so need to keep schedule open that week. If you have school conflicts on Mondays, please connect with your faculty for accommodations before applying. Job Summary: Under the direction of a nurse, this role provides supervision for assigned patients. The main responsibility is to help keep patients safe by watching them closely and using simple safety actions. Basic tasks are performed as listed within 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer junior and senior nursing students- Seniors who don't graduate before May 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. 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED