Patient Safety Companion-Clinical Staffing Specialist

2 weeks ago


Des Moines, Iowa, United States UnityPoint Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a Patient Safety Companion-Clinical Staffing to join our team at UnityPoint Health. As a Patient Safety Companion-Clinical Staffing, you will provide patient monitoring services through direct patient observation to ensure a safe environment for patients. This is a full-time or part-time position with a days, weekend, and holiday rotation schedule.

Responsibilities
  • Provide 1:1 direct observation to assigned patients to prevent patient self-injury and maintain visual observation at all times.
  • Participate in collaborative identification of and reporting of patient safety issues.
  • Remove any potential safety hazard from patient rooms and report findings to nursing staff.
  • Promote diversionary activities as necessary and appropriate.
  • Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
  • Demonstrate understanding and proficient use of patient monitoring software while functioning as a remote monitoring technician.
  • Document proof of observation on suicide precautions and other safety protocols.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • Previous healthcare experience preferred.
  • 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.
Working Conditions

This is a light work position that requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, pushing or pulling arm or leg controls or maintaining a production rate pace.



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