Care Companion II - Nursing Unit PRN - Per Diem

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Guthrie is seeking a Care Partner to provide observational support in a patient care area. This part-time role involves working with a diverse patient population, ensuring their safety and comfort. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and preferably some experience in patient observation.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent preferred.
• Advanced Certification or training (i.e. LPN, Crisis Training) preferred.
• Experience in Constant Observation or One to One observation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to the patient.
• Alert the RN of patient behavior which could lead to injury.
• Maintain One to One observation status of the patient.

Skills

Companionship

Observation

Communication

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Job description

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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 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
• Demonstrates 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, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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