Patient Safety Companion- Emergency Services- 36 hours per week 8P-8A every third weekend

3 weeks ago


Wilmington, United States Nemours Children\'s Health Full time

This position is responsible for: Providing continuous one-on-one supervision in order to promote a safe environment for the patient. A patient safety companion is responsible for clinical duties equivalent to a Nursing Assistant.

Position Responsibilities

Provide direct observation of patient at all times and maintain the ability to safely exit the patient’s room. Observe and accurately relay behaviors, which may indicate potential harm to self or others, such as unpredictability, suicidal ideation or threats, or signs of deterioration, to the nurse or the provider. Assists in patient safety needs and document appropriately. Ensures an adequate stock of all necessary equipment and supplies in designated areas at established par levels.  Ensures a clean and safe patient care unit.  Assists patients with activities of daily life (bath, feed, play, and provides other patient care as directed.  Assists other staff in examination or treatment procedures including positioning, holding and comforting patients. Assures all supplies are accurately charged.  Contacts pharmacy, dietary, and other departments as designated by the Registered Nurse. Collects patient specimens (blood, urine, stool, other per policy), paying close attention to patient safety, comfort and accuracy of information.  Uses Hospital Information Systems as required for patient care, (. documenting vital signs and patient care Accurately relays information from physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel and others.  Transports patients and delivers reports, supplies, etc., to other patient units or Nemours/AIDHC locations as needed.  Transports medications from Pharmacy or pneumatic tube system to an appropriate licensed personnel in the patient care area for immediate patient use or storage in the Medication Room on the patient care area.. Promotes patient safety and participates in activities that adhere to patient safety standards and procedures. Protects patient privacy and maintains confidentiality. Courteously and professionally covers patient care unit front desk as needed. This includes promptly answering telephones, greeting patients, sending reports, distributing, sorting, or processing mail, entering orders, managing medical record, etc.  Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of the Nemours Foundation. Participates in unit, departmental and hospital education programs.  Attends unit/departmental meetings regularly.  Demonstrates proficiency in the care of patients of all ages; neonates, infants, toddlers, school aged, adolescents and adults. 

Position Requirements 

High School Diploma American Heart Association BLS Minimum 1 year patient care experience preferred. Able to read and write accurately.  Able to understand laboratory orders, computer information, and some medical terminology. Able to obtain specimens, including blood specimens, from a patient population that is primarily pediatric and often ill, handicapped, or restricted in some way.
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