What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Companion position at Franciscan Health?
The Patient Companion I is a role within Franciscan which reviews and follows patient care instructions provided by charge nurse/nursing professional, clarifies any patient questions, monitors the patient, and notifies nursing staff of the need for patient assistance or when leaving patient's bedside. This position, also, reports pertinent patient information and changes in patient condition to the nursing staff.
WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- Assist patients with meals, bathing and walking to chair or bathroom.
- Provide diversion for patient.
- Report to assigned nurse or Charge Nurse if any significant problems arise.
- Assure proper confidentiality of patient.
- Comply with all hospital safety measures.
- Attentive to patient to help avoid tubes or equipment from being removed.
- Primary focus is maintained for the patient. Personal activities may be performed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Required High School Diploma/GED
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.