What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Safety Companion- Friday-Sunday Shifts position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Patient Care
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .9
- Department: Nursing Float
- Shift: Weekend package: Friday-Sunday 7am-7pm
- Job ID: 177178
Patient Safety Companion
Weekend Package: Friday- Sunday 7am-7pm
The Patient Safety Companion provides patient monitoring services through direct patient observation in order to provide a safe environment to patients
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:
- Expect 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. We even offer 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.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
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.
- Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
- Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
- Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies
High School graduate or GED.
Familiarity with healthcare environment preferred.