Patient Companion I- December Class

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa site is seeking a Patient Companion I to provide continuous visual observation and communicate patient needs to nursing staff, ensuring safety and comfort for at-risk patients. The role supports patients who require heightened monitoring and reports changes promptly. Requires a High School Diploma or GED.

On-site training is mandatory December 7–11. ECB hour requirements include a minimum 72 hours in 8 weeks, with at least 48 hours on weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidential information in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports patient condition and needs to the RN in a timely manner.
• Maintains continuous visual contact and supports patient safety.
• Coordinates with staff to notify and defer care as needed.
• Performs environmental tasks to keep patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Contributes to unit goals through teamwork and communication.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position is ECB status – requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings. Variable Must be able to attend Mandatory on-site training; December 7th-11th All Patient Companion staff must continue to meet ECB hour requirements, which include a (minimum not total) of 72 hours within an 8-week period, with at least 48 of those hours worked on weekends.

Job Summary

The Patient Companion I sits with patients and/or provides continuous visual observation and virtual companion monitoring for patients who are on suicide precautions, have eating disorders, have an Adult Detention Order, are deemed high risk for falls, are an elopement risk, exhibit confusion or impulsive behaviors, or are at risk of harm to themselves or others. This role maintains continuous visual contact with the patient and communicates patient requests to assigned staff.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED, preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

None.

Work Experience

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professional and courteous during highly stressful and fast-paced situations.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding patient information and hospital sensitive information.
• Demonstrated knowledge appropriate to patient population, including notifying staff when needing to leave patient room.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Observes and reports patient's condition, activities, and needs to registered nurse accurately and in a timely manner.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks for maximum efficiency and patient comfort.
• Redirects patients as necessary to assist in preventing patient falls.
• Performs environmental activities to maintain and clean and orderly patient room/unit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports unit/hospital goals through process improvement and educational activities.
• Exhibits clear communication with other healthcare staff to determine who is responsible for the patient at various times through coordination of care.

Decision Making

Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited and standard policies/protocols have been established.

Working Relationships

• Works directly with patients and/or customers.
• Works with internal and/or external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
• Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Special Job Dimensions

None.

Supplemental Information

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

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EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit Health system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are the largest private employer in Eastern Oklahoma with over 12,000 employees, including 1,000 physicians. The health system is anchored by the 1,112-bed Saint Francis Hospital, the largest hospital in Oklahoma and the 11th largest in the nation. Our system also includes hospitals in south Tulsa, Muskogee and Vinita, as well as 110 Warren Clinic locations from Monkey Island to McAlester, northeastern Oklahoma's only children's hospital, a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital, and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center.