Patient Safety Companion-Float

3 weeks ago


Waterloo Iowa, United States UnityPoint Health Full time
Overview:
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital 

Part-Time Benefit: .4 FTE;  11pm-7:30am; vacation/weekend rotation 

 

Provides patient monitoring services through direct patient observation in order to provide a safe environment for patients. In situations where there are not patients for direct observation, would provide tele monitoring for the Telesetter system.

 

 

Why UnityPoint Health?  

Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a by Becker’s Healthcare 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 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. 

  

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Responsibilities:
Provides 1:1 direct observation (sitter in patient’s room) to assigned patient to prevent patient self- injury.

Accesses assigned nursing/nursing support staff on assigned area immediately in case of emergency or as needed to provide patient care on routine basis.

Seeks help or advice as soon as possible when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.

Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arriving on unit/work area and upon completion of shift assignment. 

Coordinates meal and break times with team and informs appropriate team members prior to leaving monitoring station for any reason to ensure constant patient observation.

Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.

Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room.  Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.

Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to Charge Nurse.

Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age.

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. Basic or advanced nursing assistant or equivalent course preferred.

Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Multicultural sensitivity.

Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.

Customer/patient focused.

Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the appropriate care to a patient population based on the patients individualized treatment plan as delegated by the Registered Nurse. 

Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the telesitter software. Maintains visual observation at all times. 

Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes, follows safety rules, works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors, and participates in organizational and department safety programs.

Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.



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