Patient Safety Companion - Full Time Easton

General Summary 
 
Provides constant observation and support to patients who require close monitoring due to medical or behavioral reasons. Presence helps ensure the safety and wellbeing of these patients while they receive care. This role demands attentiveness compassion and a commitment to maintaining a secure and comfortable environment for the patient. Extends courtesy and support to patients family/visitor.     

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks 

Position located in Easton but has potential to be relocated to offsite Emergency Departments

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. 

1. Provides continuous observation of assigned patients to maintain patient safety. Obtains verbal report from the patients nurse to include information regarding the patients identified care needs diagnosis visual auditory or language barriers as well as any special consideration (NPO bed alarms etc.). 

2. Maintains a calm composure and a soft tone when communicating with the patient.  

3. Verbally redirects the patient from engaging in risky and harmful behaviors.   

4. Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance through appropriate communication tools. 

5. Monitors and attempts to prevent patient from selfharm falls eloping smoking dislodging IV lines O2 apparatus catheters and /or drains and dressings through calling for assist (call bed personal alarm) and attempting to redirect with communication.   

6. Requests immediate assistance for noted changes in patient condition and/or disruptive behaviors. 

7. Initiates C.P.R. procedure as needed to ensure patient care and safety. 

8. Maintains infection control practices (standard precautions and isolation precautions).   

9. Maintains appearance and order of patient rooms and work areas. 

10. Engages the patient in diversional activities such as coloring and games as appropriate.   

11. Demonstrates respect for individuals customer service teamwork and collaboration: 

A. Models excellence in customer service behaviors. Identifies and acts on opportunities to respond to customer requirements. Acts to prevent potential customer complaints. 

B. Initiates and reports service recovery steps taken in response to customer concerns. 

C. Demonstrates the ability to monitor patients according to the age culture ethnicity spirituality and individual diagnostic needs of the persons served. 

D. Uses handoff communication to convey appropriate clinical/patient information. 

E. Maintains confidentiality of patient information (HIPAA). 

F. Provides an inclusive environment for peers orientees and students. 

G. Voices difference in opinion professionally through appropriate channels. 

12. Assists in ensuring patient safety. 

13. Assumes responsibility for attending required education and training.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience 

1. High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.  

2. Current CPR certification required. 

3. Previous healthcare experience preferred. 

4. Knowledge of proper body mechanics preferred. 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities 

1. Demonstrates maturity tact judgment and sensitivity to people.   

2. Ability to function independently with minimal supervision. 

3. Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and organizational confidentiality and related hospital policies.   

4. Ability to read and write required. 

5. Ability to learn and use computer systems. 

6. Utilizes effective communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills. 

7. Ability to respond to patient behavioral changes. 

8. Ability to organize work priorities perform several duties simultaneously and function in stressful situations. 

9. Ability to work with others as a member of the healthcare team. 

10. Ability to complete documentation/forms related to observation of the patient.                              

11. Demonstrates strong verbal communication skills and excellent organizational skills. 

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $17$22.25
Other Compensation (if applicable): 
Review theUMMS Benefits Guide.