Patient Safety Companion - Float Team

MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina) • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Meduflex is MUSC Charleston's inpatient Float Pool, supporting a wide range of patient care units across the downtown campus. Spanning 10 specialized zones and serving both Adult and Pediatric populations, the team offers flexible scheduling and additional float differential pay. Job Summary/Purpose: The Patient Safety Companion reports to the Staffing Office and Hospital Supervisors to obtain unit assignments. Under general supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Patient Safety Companion monitors the patient closely at all times and never leaves the patient alone to ensure patient safety. This role assists patients with activities of daily living and performs other general patient care duties as directed by the Registered Nurse. The Patient Safety Companion notifies the Registered Nurse immediately of any patient concerns. When not functioning as a Patient Safety Companion, this role provides clerical support for the nurse's station as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Basic Life Support required within 2 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.

Nice To Haves

• Patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Safety Companion monitors the patient closely at all times and never leaves the patient alone to ensure patient safety.
• This role assists patients with activities of daily living and performs other general patient care duties as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• The Patient Safety Companion notifies the Registered Nurse immediately of any patient concerns.
• When not functioning as a Patient Safety Companion, this role provides clerical support for the nurse's station as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees