Patient Safety Companion, PRN Nights

Responsibilities

• Provide constant observation and support to patients requiring close monitoring due to medical or behavioral reasons.
• Ensure patient safety and well-being through presence while they receive care.
• Extend courtesy and support to patient's family and visitors.
• Demonstrate attentiveness, compassion, and commitment to maintaining a secure and comfortable environment for the patient.

Requirements

• Demonstrates maturity, tact, judgment and sensitivity to people.
• Ability to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and organizational confidentiality and related hospital policies.
• Ability to read and write required.
• Ability to learn and use computer systems.
• Utilizes effective communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to respond to patient behavioral changes.
• Ability to organize work priorities, perform several duties simultaneously and function in stressful situations.
• Ability to work with others as a member of the healthcare team.
• Ability to complete documentation/forms related to observation of the patient.
• Demonstrates strong verbal communication skills and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Previous Healthcare Experience Preferred.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics preferred.

Pay

Pay Range: $17.00 - $22.47. Other Compensation (shift Differentials If Applicable) UMMS Benefits Guide.