Patient Safety Companion - Float
Area of Interest: Patient Care | FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.8 | Department: Nursing Float
About the role
As a Patient Safety Companion, you’ll be the extra set of eyes and caring presence that helps patients feel safe, supported, and never alone. Through direct observation and compassionate interaction, you’ll play a key role in creating a secure, comfortable environment while helping patients get the care and attention they need.
Schedule
Monday–Thursday, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, and an employee recognition program
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short- and long-term disability, and more
- Pet insurance for your four-legged family members
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
- Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Responsibilities
- Provides 1:1 direct observation to assigned patient to prevent patient self-injury in a situation where patient/family is unable to do so
- Communicates with assigned nursing/nursing support staff on assigned area immediately in case of emergency, or as needed to provide patient care on routine basis
- Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service
- Abides by all hospital and departmental policies
- Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational, and lifestyle backgrounds
Requirements
- Education: High School graduate or GED
- Experience: Familiarity with healthcare environment preferred