Patient Safety Companion - Methodist Emergency

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

3d•$16 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

To provide additional assistance in monitoring patients for various safety risks and the prevention of harm.

Ensure patient's safety by providing a safe environment
Directly observes identified patient(s) at all times during assigned shift
Provides activities as necessary for patient entertainment and treatment purposes
Removes items from patient room/surroundings that are potentially dangerous
Ensures implementation of patient safety protocols including but not limited to elopement risk, suicide risk, self-harm potential, fall risk, and risk of aggression.
Maintains patient's privacy and ensure confidentiality
Assist patient with routine activities
Assists patient with meal selection (as appropriate)
Assists with tray set up if no restrictions
Answers patient phone or assists patient in making calls
Notifies nursing staff to assist patient with clinical activities
Coordinate care with appropriate hospital personnel
Consults with Lead RN or assigned RN, Security, other staff as needed
Reports intake and output to assigned RN
Reports observations about patient and patient's behavior to assigned RN
Reports changes in patient behavior to nursing staff in timely manner
Document implementation of safety protocols
Ensures safety protocols are utilized according to policy
Documents implementation of appropriate protocols
Documents proof of observation and other protocols on flow sheet