Patient Companion Job at The University of Kansas Health System (Liberty)

Patient Companion

The Patient Companion (PC) participates in high quality, patient-centered care b...

Location

United States , Kansas City

Salary:

Not provided

The University of Kansas Health System

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED
Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Must be available to work Full or Part time Nights
Must have good communication and de-escalation skills

Job Responsibility

Maintains a direct line of sight with patient at all times
Accompanies patient and ensures patient safety during transportation, testing, and procedures
Establishes a safe, risk-free patient environment
Monitors patient physical and emotional condition
Reports any changes in status promptly
Intervenes as needed to prevent patient from harming self or others
Demonstrates knowledge and respect of patient rights to privacy
Demonstrates caring and empathy in all interactions
Participates as an active member of the health care team
Serves as a resource to department staff

What we offer

Benefit eligible

Travel virtual patient companion

As our Natl Internal Traveler, Virtual Patient Companion, you will be responsibl...

Location

United States , Phoenix

Salary:

20.00 USD / Hour

American Nursing Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED
2 years of prior and recent experience in patient care (e.g., CNA, Unit Clerk, MA, LVN, etc.)

Job Responsibility

Continually monitor patients identified as high risk for falling, elopement, substance use, disorientation, or pulling out lines/tubes, and other potential concerns, across multiple facilities nationwide
Monitor patients from a System Office, utilizing live, non-recorded streaming video equipment to ensure patients interact safely and appropriately with their environment
Accurately recognize signs of patient agitation, impulsiveness, and illicit drug/alcohol use
Take appropriate action to notify staff of patient safety concerns
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, colleagues, and bedside staff
Report potentially dangerous changes in patient behavior, escalating communications as necessary
Observe assigned patients by monitoring non-recorded streaming video equipment linked to a live feed from a camera situated in the patient’s room or other hospital-specific video observation platforms
Maintain continuous surveillance of assigned patients/rooms to ensure the patient is interacting appropriately with the care environment and surroundings
Initiate communication with patients as appropriate
Communicate with bedside staff in a timely, professional, and courteous manner

What we offer

Medical
Prescription drug
Dental
Vision plans
Life insurance
Paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually)
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings

Fulltime

Patient companion safety sitter

The Patient Companion/Safety Sitter provides continuous, direct observation and ...

Location

Salary:

18.00 - 22.00 USD / Hour

Mohawk Valley Health System

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be 18 years of age
Good communication and interpersonal skills that can be used to deal effectively with patient population
Ability to remain alert with uninterrupted focus on the patient at all times
Ability to obtain BLS certification

Job Responsibility

Provide continuous 1:1 observation for patients requiring enhanced safety monitoring
Maintain a safe patient environment and immediately report changes in condition, behavior or safety concerns to the RN
Utilize de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication
Ensure call light and personal items are within patient reach
Participates in bedside shift report with direct care staff members
Completes observation documentation using assigned tools or checklists
Takes initiative in rendering service or responding to needs
Assists with keeping the patient's room safe, orderly and clean
Obtains and records limited vital signs
Measures and records non-evasive intake and output

Fulltime

Patient Companion Safety Sitter

The Patient Companion/Safety Sitter provides continuous, direct observation and ...

Location

Salary:

18.00 - 22.00 USD / Hour

Mohawk Valley Health System

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be 18 years of age
Good communication and interpersonal skills that can be used to deal effectively with patient population
Ability to remain alert with uninterrupted focus on the patient at all times
Ability to obtain BLS certification

Job Responsibility

Provide continuous 1:1 observation for patients requiring enhanced safety monitoring
Maintain a safe patient environment and immediately report changes in condition, behavior or safety concerns to the RN
Utilize de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication
Ensure call light and personal items are within patient reach
Participates in bedside shift report with direct care staff members
Completes observation documentation using assigned tools or checklists
Takes initiative in rendering service or responding to needs
Assists with keeping the patient's room safe, orderly and clean
Obtains and records limited vital signs
Immediately reports abnormal findings to RN

Fulltime

Patient companion safety sitter

The Patient Companion/Safety Sitter provides continuous, direct observation and ...

Location

Salary:

18.00 - 22.00 USD / Hour

Mohawk Valley Health System

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be 18 years of age
Good communication and interpersonal skills that can be used to deal effectively with patient population
Ability to remain alert with uninterrupted focus on the patient at all times
Ability to obtain BLS certification

Job Responsibility

Provide continuous 1:1 observation for patients requiring enhanced safety monitoring
Maintain a safe patient environment and immediately report changes in condition, behavior or safety concerns to the RN
Utilize de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication
Ensure call light and personal items are within patient reach
Participates in bedside shift report with direct care staff members
Completes observation documentation using assigned tools or checklists
Takes initiative in rendering service or responding to needs
Assists with keeping the patient's room safe, orderly and clean
Obtains and records limited vital signs
Measures and records non-evasive intake and output

Fulltime

Patient companion safety sitter

The Patient Companion/Safety Sitter provides continuous, direct observation and ...

Location

Salary:

18.00 - 22.00 USD / Hour

Mohawk Valley Health System

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be 18 years of age
Good communication and interpersonal skills that can be used to deal effectively with patient population
Ability to remain alert with uninterrupted focus on the patient at all times
Ability to obtain BLS certification

Job Responsibility

Provide continuous 1:1 observation for patients requiring enhanced safety monitoring
Maintain a safe patient environment and immediately report changes in condition, behavior or safety concerns to the RN
Utilize de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication
Ensure call light and personal items are within patient reach
Participates in bedside shift report with direct care staff members
Completes observation documentation using assigned tools or checklists
Takes initiative in rendering service or responding to needs
Assists with keeping the patient's room safe, orderly and clean
Obtains and records limited vital signs
Measures and records non-evasive intake and output

Fulltime

Virtual Patient Companion

While this position provides virtual patient companion services to the patients ...

Location

United States , Phoenix

Salary:

18.15 - 25.63 USD / Hour

American Nursing Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School Graduate or High School GED
3 years with 2 years of prior and recent experience in patient care (e.g., CNA, Unit Clerk, MA, LVN, etc.)

Job Responsibility

Continually monitor high-risk patients across multiple facilities, ensuring their safety and care through live non-recorded video streaming
Accurately recognize and respond to patient distress, notifying staff of safety concerns and escalating communications as necessary
Maintain effective communication with patients, colleagues, and bedside staff, utilizing video observation platforms and telecommunication tools according to established protocols
Focus on improving department metrics and embodying our core values
Observe assigned patients by monitoring non-recorded streaming video equipment linked to a live feed from a camera situated in the patient’s room or other hospital-specific video observation platforms
Maintain continuous surveillance of assigned patients/rooms to ensure the patient is interacting appropriately with the care environment and surroundings
initiates communication with patients as appropriate
Communicate with bedside staff in a timely, professional, and courteous manner
Report camera disruption or obstructions to the patient care team in a timely manner
Identify changes in the patient’s behavior and/or condition in accordance with established guidelines

What we offer

medical
prescription drug
dental
vision plans
life insurance
paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually)
tuition reimbursement
retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings

Fulltime

Virtual Patient Companion

While this position provides virtual patient companion services to the patients ...

Location

United States , Phoenix

Salary:

18.15 - 25.63 USD / Hour

American Nursing Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School Graduate or High School GED
3 years with 2 years of prior and recent experience in patient care (e.g., CNA, Unit Clerk, MA, LVN, etc.)

Job Responsibility

Observes assigned patients by monitoring non-recorded streaming video equipment linked to a live feed from a camera situated in the patient’s room or other hospital-specific video observation platforms
Maintains continuous surveillance of assigned patients/rooms to ensure the patient is interacting appropriately with the care environment and surroundings
initiates communication with patients as appropriate
Communicates with bedside staff in a timely, professional, and courteous manner
Reports camera disruption or obstructions to the patient care team in a timely manner
Identifies changes in the patient’s behavior and/or condition in accordance with established guidelines
In response to observed changes in patient behavior, notifies care staff of: Increased agitation
Interacting inappropriately with care tools (e.g. IV pumps, lines, drains or airways)
Attempts to leave bed/chair, etc
and Concerns for patient safety

What we offer

medical
prescription drug
dental
vision plans
life insurance
paid time off
tuition reimbursement
retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings

Fulltime

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