This position involves monitoring a patient 1:1 for safety to prevent: falls, disruption of medical devices, self harm, flight risk situations, etc. Responsibilities include: sitting in the patient's room, monitoring for signs or symptoms of patient agitation, or change from baseline, and reporting to nursing staff as needed. Additional duties to be performed when patient monitoring is not needed include: assisting with clerical activities as assigned, answering patient call lights and assisting with patient transport. Employees will be required to work two, eight hour or 12 hour shifts per week.

When working as a courier

1. Makes rounds throughout facility a minimum of 6 times per 12-hour shift
2. Assists in DC of patients from the floor by taking wheelchair to waiting car, etc.
3. Transports lab specimens back and forth from floor to Lab
4. Assists in taking patients to Radiology from nursing units when needed.
5. Procures SCD pumps, IV pumps, feeding pumps and other needed items for nursing units when requested.
6. May assist in other ways as directed by the Nursing Supervisor
7. Prioritizes requests and tasks per the direction of the Nursing Supervisor

Minimum Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills. BLS within 30 days or hire.

Preferred: Previous experience in a healthcare setting. Current enrollment in a healthcare related field of study.