Companion Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• RN – State of Florida
• Degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Completion of general and nursing orientation
• Completion of unit orientation and unit-specific competency checklist
• Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues
• Certifications as required by the specific unit/area (Refer to required certification addendum)
• Completion of annual competency based learning modules [CBL’s]
• Excellent communication skills are needed in dealing with physicians, patients, family, and other disciplines

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating as per the nursing process
• Direct, delegate, and coordinate all nursing care provided by the LPN, CNA, Patient Care Companion, and Unit Clerk consistent with their roles, responsibilities, and skill level
• Perform assignments appropriately to age and development level of the patient population being served
• Assess the patient on admission and assess and monitor on an ongoing basis
• Assess patient/family learning needs
• Recognize and respond to changes in the patient’s condition
• Document assessment data on admission and on an ongoing basis
• Plan and coordinate care based on assessment of the patient’s status and ongoing identified needs
• Involve family/significant others in the plan of care as desired by the patient
• On admission, initiate individualized teaching plan to ensure positive outcomes and timely discharge
• Implement supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to identified patient needs
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes
• Initiate and verify physician orders
• Utilize nursing judgment in the provision of care
• Evaluate patients/families response to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes
• Organize patient care based on patient needs and available resources
• Serve as the patient advocate by providing compassionate nursing care, which is individualized to meet the special needs of each patient
• Identify priorities for care of assigned patients
• Coordinate patient care activities with services provided by ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes
• Demonstrate professional development, accountability, and leadership in the performance of their professional nursing practice
• Adhere to our Cornerstone standards and hospital mission and values at all times
• Report to work when scheduled (Refer to Attendance policy)
• Maintain a professional appearance that demonstrates a positive image (Refer to Professional Appearance Expectations policy)
• Maintain patient confidentiality and acts in an ethical manner at all times
• Follow legal and ethical guidelines in providing nursing care
• Maintain competencies and continues development of professional/clinical knowledge base through continuing education
• Assist with staff orientation and professional development
• Contribute to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers
• Support research and participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Administer medications according to established policies
• Comply with patient safety goals and programs