PATIENT SAFETY COMPANION-CLINICAL STAFFING

3 weeks ago

Des Moines IA USA, United States UnityPoint Health Full time

Patient Safety Companion- Clinical Staffing (Float)

Full-Time or Part-Time

Days, weekend and holiday rotation

Benefits Eligible 

 

The patient safety companion provides patient monitoring services through direct patient observation in order to provide a safe environment for patients.

 

Why UnityPoint Health? 

  • Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a for our commitment to our team members. 
  • Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
  • Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
  • Development – We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
  • Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

 

Visit to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. 

 


Patient Safety:

 

  • Provides 1:1 direct observation (in patient’s room) to assigned patient to prevent patient self-injury. Maintains visual observation at all times.
  • Participates in collaborative identification of and reporting of patient safety issues.
  • Removes any potential safety hazard from patient room and reports findings to nursing staff.
  • Promotes diversionary activities as necessary and appropriate
  • Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality
  • Demonstrates understanding and proficient use of patient monitoring software while functioning as a remote monitoring technician.
  • Documents proof of observation on suicide precautions and other safety protocols

Collaborative Care:

 

  • Assists patient with Activities of Daily Living in accordance with job training and in collaboration with health care team. Nursing staff must be notified if patient lifting is required.
  • Notifies assigned nursing and support staff on assigned area immediately in case of emergency, or as needed to provide patient care on a routine basis.
  • Seeks assistance immediately when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others
  • Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patient when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment.
  • Notifies nursing and support staff to assist with other necessary activities (toileting, ambulation, etc)
  • Coordinates meal and break times with team members and informs team prior to leaving patient room for any reason.

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: Previous health care experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s): Must possess and maintain valid Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain certification within three (3) months. Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work related reasons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English, multicultural sensitivity, ability to respond appropriately to patient/co-worker, and maintain confidential information.

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