Safety Companion - PRN/Nights

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Companion carries out routine and assigned non-nursing tasks and assists the nurse in carrying out patient care activities within the scope of training and experience. This position monitors the patient's verbalizations and reports all actions to the nurse. To provide the services of a sitter for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his or her safety.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association within 90 Days
• Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately
• Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Monitors the safety of the patient while sitting with safety companion patients and Baker Act patients.
• Assists with maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly patient environment.
• Assists the patient with activities of daily living as directed by the nurse.
• Maintains on going communication with the nurse assigned to the patient.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification.
• Float throughout Baptist Health Care System in one or more areas of practice as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED