Patient Safety Companion - Part Time

IU Health•Avon, IN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Safety sitter for 1:1 continuous observation. Non-clinical and providing support to nursing staff by ensuring patient does not harm self. This position is responsible for contributing to the patient care team in the promotion of patient safety. Supports a work environment that promotes safety for patients, staff, and customers. Reports safety concerns or defective equipment. Maintains awareness of safety at all times. Provides continuous observation of assigned patients to promote safety and prevention of injury. Mains continuous observation as needed, either personally or by safely transferring observation to another team member. Collects and reports data about the patient/family as directed by the registered nurse. Remains alert for, and reports, changes related to patient's safety. Promptly calls for assistance as needed. Documents observations in an appropriate and timely manner. Maintains continuous observation if needed by accompanying the patient to other areas of the facility for testing or treatment. Follows isolation procedures according to the Infection Control policy. Adheres to unit/system policies and procedures. Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required.
Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time while remaining awake, alert and observant.
Must have the ability to walk for periods of time.
Must have the ability to respond and react immediately with unimpeded auditory perception of verbal/vocal instructions.
Must have the ability to respond and react to visual observation.

Responsibilities

Safety sitter for 1:1 continuous observation.
Providing support to nursing staff by ensuring patient does not harm self.
Contributing to the patient care team in the promotion of patient safety.
Supporting a work environment that promotes safety for patients, staff, and customers.
Reporting safety concerns or defective equipment.
Maintaining awareness of safety at all times.
Providing continuous observation of assigned patients to promote safety and prevention of injury.
Maintaining continuous observation as needed, either personally or by safely transferring observation to another team member.
Collecting and reporting data about the patient/family as directed by the registered nurse.
Remaining alert for, and reports, changes related to patient's safety.
Promptly calling for assistance as needed.
Documenting observations in an appropriate and timely manner.
Maintaining continuous observation if needed by accompanying the patient to other areas of the facility for testing or treatment.
Following isolation procedures according to the Infection Control policy.
Adhering to unit/system policies and procedures.