Patient Safety Companion - Methodist Emergency
Carle Health•Peoria, IL
•$16 - $26•Onsite
About The Position
The Patient Safety Companion provides additional assistance in monitoring patients for safety risks and preventing harm. The role directly observes assigned patients throughout the shift, supports routine activities and patient comfort, removes potentially dangerous items, and helps ensure that safety protocols are followed and documented. The companion reports observations, behavior changes, and intake and output to nursing staff, and coordinates with appropriate hospital personnel as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training within 3 months of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association within 30 days.
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe environment and ensure patient safety.
- Directly observe identified patients at all times during the assigned shift.
- Provide activities as needed for patient entertainment and treatment purposes.
- Remove potentially dangerous items from the patient’s room or surroundings.
- Ensure implementation of patient safety protocols, including those related to elopement, suicide risk, self-harm, falls, and aggression.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Assist patients with routine activities.
- Assist with meal selection when appropriate and set up meal trays when there are no restrictions.
- Answer patient phone calls or assist patients with making calls.
- Notify nursing staff when patients need assistance with clinical activities.
- Coordinate care with appropriate hospital personnel.
- Consult with the Lead RN or assigned RN, Security, and other staff as needed.
- Report patient intake and output to the assigned RN.
- Report observations about the patient and the patient’s behavior to the assigned RN.
- Report changes in patient behavior to nursing staff in a timely manner.
- Ensure safety protocols are used according to policy.
- Document implementation of appropriate safety protocols and proof of observation and other protocols on the flow sheet.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
