Patient Safety Companion

• Area of Interest: Patient Care
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
• Department: Nursing Float
• Shift: Friday - Sunday; 7:00pm-7:00am
• Job ID: 181721
  
  

Overview

Shift: Friday-Sunday; 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

As a Patient Safety Companion, you’ll be the extra set of eyes and caring presence that helps patients feel safe, supported, and never alone. Through direct observation and compassionate interaction, you’ll play a key role in creating a secure, comfortable environment while helping patients get the care and attention they need.

Ready to make every moment matter? Apply today and be the reassuring presence that can change someone’s day.

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.
  
  

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

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.
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• High School graduate or GED
  
  

Experience:

• Familiarity with healthcare environment preferred