Safety Companion/Patient Observer - NIGHTS

CentraState Healthcare System-posted 3 days ago
$16 - $26/Yr
Entry Level
Onsite • Freehold, NJ
5,001-10,000 employees
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CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading non-profit healthcare delivery system serving communities across the state. The system includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-based hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState continues to uphold its reputation as an exceptional workplace, consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organization. CentraState Medical Center currently has an employment opportunity available for a Safety Companion . In this role, the Safety Companion provides supportive nursing assistance to licensed professionals by performing assigned duties and services essential to delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities are carried out in accordance with The Joint Commission and CentraState Healthcare System policies and procedures. Care is delivered using a patient-focused, multidisciplinary model that emphasizes collaboration and safety. All new hires attend system-wide orientation and nursing orientation. Orientation and annual renewals also include non-violent crisis intervention training to ensure a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff.

  • Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the patient's individual need to ensure patient satisfaction.
  • Affirms the patient's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
  • Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the patients cared for.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the patients cared for.
  • Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.
  • Follows Standard Precautions.
  • Provides a safe environment for the patient under the direction of a registered nurse.
  • Remains with patient(s) at all times as directed by the RN when assigned the task of bedside sitter or 1:1 observation.
  • Identifies self to patient and/or family members or significant others.
  • Reports behavior changes and patient requests to patient care provider.
  • Does not leave patient unattended, even while reporting observations when assigned the task of bedside sitter or 1:1 observation.
  • Calls for assistance from Nursing staff if needed.
  • May initiate a Code Gray if warranted.
  • Never leaves patient unattended during a safety concern.
  • May be called upon to assist Nursing staff in the restraining of patient (if needed).
  • Maintain patient rooms in neat, orderly manner.
  • Identifies risk management concerns and communicates findings to the appropriate individual(s) as related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care (as needed).
  • Demonstrates initiative in the work environment (self-starter).
  • Correctly performs all scheduled and assigned tasks while continually observing patient needs.
  • Provides basic nursing care, including partial and/or complete direct personal hygienic care to patients (i.e.: feeding, diversional activity, assisting nursing staff with changing and bathing) and assists patients with activities of daily living.
  • Assists with patient meal services.
  • Participates in preparation and intervention of diagnostic or therapeutic patient care with practitioner.
  • Reports and documents status of patient condition and patient care outcomes to RN.
  • Notifies nurse immediately for patient's complaints of pain/discomfort and any observed change in condition.
  • Provides appropriate interventions for pain as directed by nurse and reports outcomes.
  • Provides appropriate interventions for pain as directed by nurse and reports outcomes.
  • Verbalizes/performs understanding of 1:1 precautions and documents appropriately.
  • Conducts rounding on patients in accordance with hospital policy/protocol and documents appropriately.
  • Demonstrates the use of the Telesitter monitoring and alarming equipment along with the ability to notify the Primary care nursing staff of identified unsafe behaviors/patient needs.
  • Documents necessary telesitter information in Excel spreadsheet as needed.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • CPR Certification required.
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification required. New hires must receive certification within 3 months of hire. Renewal certifications will be completed every 2 years.
  • Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.
  • Related experience preferred.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
  • PTO
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
  • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
  • Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
  • Continuing Education / Onsite Training
  • A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
  • Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
  • Magnet recognized healthcare facility
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