Care Companion II - Nursing Unit PRN - Full Time

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Care Companion II for their nursing unit. The role involves providing observational support to patients across various age groups, ensuring their safety and comfort while collaborating with the healthcare team. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and may possess advanced certifications, contributing to a compassionate care environment.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent preferred.
• Advanced Certification or training (i.e., LPN, Crisis Training) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to the patient.
• Maintain One-to-One observation status of the patient.
• Communicate patient’s needs to patient care team.

Skills

Companionship

Observation

Communication

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Job description

Care Companion II - Nursing Unit PRN - Full Time

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Position Summary: Provides general observational support for assigned patient care area. Works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to patients in various age groups including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics based on unit population.

Job Description: Position Summary: Provides general observational support for assigned patient care area. Works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to patients in age groups including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics based on unit population.

Education, License & Cert: High School Grad or Equivalent preferred.

Experience: Advanced Certification or training (i.e., LPN, Crisis Training, Tech) Constant Observation or One-to-One observation experience preferred, but not necessary.

Essential Functions:

• Provide companionship to the patient
• Alert the RN of patient behavior which could lead to injury
• Maintain One-to-One observation status (constant eyesight and within arm’s reach at all times) of the patient
• Maintain Special Observation documentation form (patient’s location every 15 minutes) if determined suicide precautions/one-to-one observation
• Provide de-escalation tactics to help control potential stressful situations
• Communicate patient’s needs to patient care team
• Maintain and respect the patient’s responsibility, privacy, and dignity
• Demonstrate behavior appropriate to keeping the patient relaxed

Other Duties:

• Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care

Rev: 11-15-2024

About Us: Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, physician-led organization serving the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice includes over 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers across 47 specialties, providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include residencies in General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology, Orthopedic Surgery, and fellowships in Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, and Pulmonary Critical Care. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care