Patient Companion System Float- 0.9 FTE T3 - 12 Hr Nights

About the role

System Float provides an exciting opportunity to interact with a variety of staff members and patients throughout the hospital division. The various units offer staff a refreshing change in atmosphere. It also allows staff to expand their knowledge base and continuously advance their practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides constant observation of patients.
• Aids in creating a safe environment for the patient.
• Verbalizes information provided by the RN regarding the patient’s care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers, as well as any special considerations.
• Works directly with the patient in their hospital room or at a central visual monitoring station to maintain constant visual observation of multiple patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or a minimum of 2 years equivalent work experience.
• The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment for patients with a wide variety of medical and mental health conditions.
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate observed changes in behavior/activity to the nursing staff.
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the software and computer systems required for the role.

Qualifications

• Flexible in assignments.
• Ability to work with a variety of patient populations with a variety of medical and behavioral health conditions.

Skills

• Calming yet professional demeanor.
• Positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work productively under stress.

Benefits

• Generous PTO.
• Choices in insurance.
• HSA.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Immediate 401K match.
• Discounted tickets to various entertainment, social and sporting events.

Pay

• Competitive Salaries.

Schedule

• Shift will be night shift (1900-0730).
• Every other weekend and every other holiday.
• Floating in between Waukesha Memorial, Mukwonago Hospital and Oconomowoc Hospital.