Patient Safety Companion, Emergency Services (NIGHTS)

Nemours Children's Health•Wilmington, DE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a Patient Safety Companion for Emergency Services in Wilmington, Delaware. The position provides continuous one-on-one supervision to promote patient safety and includes clinical duties equivalent to those of a Nursing Assistant. The schedule is 60 hours every two weeks, from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., with every third weekend worked. The role serves patients of all ages, from neonates through adults, and supports their safety, comfort, daily activities, and care. It also assists nurses and other staff with patient care, documentation, unit operations, and related tasks. The position is part of Nemours Children’s Health, a nonprofit pediatric health system focused on clinical care, research, education, advocacy, prevention, and Whole Child Health.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
American Heart Association (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 that may be ill or restricted.

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 promptly relay behaviors that may indicate risk of harm to self or others, or patient deterioration, to a nurse or provider.
Assist with patient safety needs and document care appropriately.
Maintain necessary equipment and supplies at established par levels.
Maintain a clean and safe patient care unit.
Help patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, and play, and provide other care as directed.
Assist staff during examinations or treatment procedures, including positioning, holding, and comforting patients.
Ensure supplies are accurately charged.
Contact pharmacy, dietary, and other departments as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Collect patient specimens, including blood, urine, and stool, according to policy while attending to safety, comfort, and accuracy.
Use hospital information systems 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, supplies, and other items to patient units or Nemours/AIDHC locations as needed.
Transport medications from the pharmacy or pneumatic tube system to appropriate licensed personnel for immediate use or storage in the patient care area medication room.
Promote patient safety, follow safety standards and procedures, protect privacy, and maintain confidentiality.
Cover the patient care unit front desk professionally as needed, including answering telephones, greeting patients, sending reports, handling mail, entering orders, and managing medical records.
Participate in departmental and hospital Quality Assessment and Improvement programs, identifying opportunities for improvement and making or implementing recommendations consistent with Nemours Foundation goals.
Participate in unit, departmental, and hospital education programs.
Attend unit and departmental meetings regularly.
Demonstrate proficiency in caring for patients of all ages, from neonates through adults.