Companion, PRN

Holy Redeemer; Meadowbrook (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Redeemer Health's Nursing Services team as a companion, playing a crucial role in patient care. This position offers opportunities to assist in ensuring patient safety and wellbeing while supporting professional development through educational assistance. With various clinical settings available, choose an environment that suits your interests best.

Benefits

Educational assistance

Nursing scholarship opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous clinical health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for patients requiring one-on-one observation.
• Support the RN by observing patients and maintaining patient safety.
• Engage in diversional activities as directed by the RN.

Skills

Patient observation

Interpersonal communication

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalency

Job description

OVERVIEW

Step into a fulfilling career with Redeemer Health's Nursing Services team. We offer diverse clinical settings such as hospital, home care, and senior care communities, giving you the freedom to choose the one that best suits your interests. Alongside competitive benefits, we support your professional development through educational assistance and nursing scholarship opportunities. At Redeemer Health, your career is more than just a job - it's an opportunity towards shaping a healthier future for all.

SUMMARY OF JOB

The companion functions as an integral part of the patient care team as evidenced by assuring an environment of patient safety under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. A companion will provide a safe environment for the patient requiring one to one observation. Sitters will observe the patient and maintain a safe environment, as designated by the RN, this will include diversional activities. The companion will also establish and maintain harmonious, productive relationships with all levels of nursing, other hospital personnel, management, physicians, patients and general public.

All individuals within the scope of their position are responsible to perform their job in light of the Mission & Values of the Health System. Regardless of the position, every job contributes to the challenge of providing healthcare. There is an ongoing responsibility for ensuring the values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, Hospitality, Holistic Approach, Stewardship, and Collaboration are present in our interactions with one another and in the service we provide.

RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma/Equivalency

Previous clinical health care experience is preferred

Meets performance standards within introductory period

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Redeemer Health is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination in employment due to race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability veteran status or any other protected classification required by law.