Patient Companion System Float Pool T3 0.9 FTE 12 hour Nights

ProHealth Care; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

ProHealth Care in Wisconsin is seeking a patient companion (sitter) to provide constant observation of patients under the supervision of an RN. The sitter helps maintain a safe environment and relays information about care needs, diagnoses, and any communication barriers.

This role requires a calm, professional demeanor, excellent communication, and the ability to work under stress. It may involve bedside work or monitoring from a central station to observe multiple patients with diverse medical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 2 years equivalent work experience.
• Ability to communicate observed changes to nursing staff.
• Proficiency with software and computer systems required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant observation of patients under RN supervision.
• Relay information about patient care needs, diagnoses, and barriers to communication to nursing staff.
• Work at patient’s bedside or from a central monitoring station to observe multiple patients.

Education

High school diploma or 2 years equivalent work experience

Job description

What You Will Do:

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the patient companion (sitter) provides constant observation of patients. The sitter assists in providing a safe environment for the patient. Verbal report from the RN includes information regarding the patient's identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory or language barriers, as well as any special considerations. This role works directly with the patient in his/her hospital room or works at a central visual monitoring station to maintain constant visual observation of multiple patients.

This position requires a person who possesses a calming yet professional demeanor and exhibits a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work productively under stress. The position requires one to be flexible in their assignments and the ability to work with a variety of patient populations with a variety of medical and behavioral health conditions.

What you will need:

• High school diploma or a minimum of 2 years equivalent work experience
• The employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment for patient with a wide variety of medical and mental health conditions.
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate observed changes in behavior/activity to the nursing staff
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the software and computer systems required for the role.

About Us:

Learn more at ProHealthCare.org/Careers.

ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.