Patient Companion | Emergency Room | Nights

About the role

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Patient Companion performs a variety of patient care, patient safety monitoring, and clerical support duties to ensure the delivery of safe, quality, patient-centered care. This position serves as a Patient Safety Companion when assigned, providing continuous observation of patients who require close monitoring to maintain safety. When patient observation is not required, the employee functions as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) and/or Unit Secretary, supporting direct patient care activities and unit operations. The employee demonstrates professional conduct, ethical behavior, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous one-to-one observation of assigned patients to ensure safety at all times.
• Maintains constant visual contact with the patient and never leaves the patient unattended unless relieved by authorized staff.
• Observes and reports changes in patient condition, behavior, or safety risks immediately to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including toileting, feeding, ambulation, and repositioning as directed.
• Promotes patient comfort while maintaining a safe environment.
• Intervenes appropriately to prevent falls, self-harm, removal of medical devices, or other unsafe behaviors according to hospital policy.
• Documents observations and activities as required.
• Communicates effectively with nursing staff regarding patient status and concerns.
• Maintains patient dignity, confidentiality, and privacy at all times.
• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Obtains and records vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, and other patient data as assigned.
• Assists patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, mobility, and other personal care needs.
• Assists with patient transport, transfers, and ambulation using proper body mechanics and safety techniques.
• Collects specimens and performs delegated clinical tasks within scope of training and competency.
• Maintains patient rooms, equipment, and supplies in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Recognizes and reports changes in patient condition promptly to the Registered Nurse.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
• Supports a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and contributes to achieving desired patient outcomes.
• Processes physician orders accurately and timely according to hospital procedures.
• Maintains patient charts, forms, and records in an organized and compliant manner.
• Ensures patient charts contain required forms