Night Shift: Pediatric Patient Safety Companion

Nemours in; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE seeks a Patient Safety Companion for the Emergency Services (NIGHTS). This role provides continuous one-on-one supervision to promote patient safety, performing duties similar to a Nursing Assistant during night shifts from 8p–8a, with every 3rd weekend.

Responsibilities include direct patient observation, reporting concerns, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring supplies and unit cleanliness.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year patient care experience preferred.
• Able to read and write accurately.
• Able to understand laboratory orders, computer information, and medical terminology.
• Able to obtain specimens from a predominantly pediatric patient population.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct observation of patient at all times and maintain ability to safely exit the patient's room.
• Observe and relay behaviors indicating potential harm to self or others to nurse or provider.
• Assist in patient safety needs and document appropriately.
• Ensure adequate stock of equipment and supplies in designated areas.
• Maintain a clean and safe patient care unit.
• Assist patients with activities of daily life and other patient care as directed.
• Collaborate with staff in examinations or treatment procedures.

Skills

Patient care experience

Reading & writing

Medical terminology

Laboratory orders understanding

Computer literacy

Hospital information systems

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

AHA BLS

Tools

Hospital Information Systems

Job description

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE seeks a Patient Safety Companion for the Emergency Services (NIGHTS). This role provides continuous one-on-one supervision to promote patient safety, performing duties similar to a Nursing Assistant during night shifts from 8p–8a, with every 3rd weekend.

Responsibilities include direct patient observation, reporting concerns, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring supplies and unit cleanliness.