Pt Companion-Psyche

UPMC•Steubenville, OH

About The Position

The Pt Companion-Psyche participates on the patient care team by providing basic bedside care and assisting patients with activities of daily living under the direction of the RN. The role also provides non-clinical coordinator support for the unit, consistent with the organization’s mission, vision, values, and culture. Effective collaboration and teamwork are vital to the position. The position performs or assists with patient care procedures and treatments, supports patient safety, documents care, and communicates patient information to the RN and other team members. It also requires professional, courteous interactions with patients, families, and other customers, and appropriate support during emergencies. Responsibilities listed are general in nature and are not an exhaustive inventory; other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to deal effectively with multidisciplinary team members, patients, significant others, and physicians.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Nice To Haves

State tested Nurse Aide certification is preferred.
BLS Provider certification, or a plan to obtain it within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform treatments and patient care procedures, and perform or assist with activities of daily living according to the Patient Plan of Care.
Perform or assist with procedures and treatments according to the Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual.
Determine and implement appropriate patient safety measures in a timely manner.
Respond to patient call lights and emergency lights in a timely manner.
Prepare patients for meals and snacks and offer assistance as needed.
Maintain a safe environment and follow OSHA requirements, including Universal Precautions.
Document care, activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, meals, and snacks according to the plan of care and hospital policy.
Document refrigerator or freezer temperatures when assigned.
Participate in continuous quality improvement activities when assigned.
Communicate appropriately with patients, families, customers, and team members; identify oneself professionally and provide courteous assistance and directions.
Adhere to the dress code and maintain a professional image with an identification badge clearly displayed.
Notify the RN of abnormal vital signs, intake and output, and changes in a patient's condition.
Provide care appropriate to the patient's developmental age, including neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and/or older adults.
Remain available and accessible while on duty and follow scheduled times for in-services, meals, and breaks.
Accept changes in staffing and patient assignments.
Assist during emergencies and perform assigned emergency responsibilities according to nursing and hospital policy.
Maintain a safe workplace and provide safety boundaries for patients at risk for violence.