Patient Safety Companion

UnityPoint Health; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Patient Safety Companion to provide essential monitoring services to ensure patient safety. This role involves direct observation of patients to prevent self-injury, effective communication with nursing staff, and a commitment to quality service. With a focus on creating a supportive and inclusive work environment, this position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join a team that values your contributions and provides a competitive rewards program tailored to meet your needs, including paid time off, health insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401K Matching

Employee Recognition Program

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Familiarity with healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides 1:1 direct observation to prevent patient self-injury.
• Communicates with nursing staff in case of emergency.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Effective Communication

Initiative

Knowledge of HIPAA

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Patient Safety Companion

UnityPoint Health - Fort Dodge

Weekend package night shifts

The Patient Safety Companion provides patient monitoring services through direct patient observation in order to provide a safe environment to patients.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Provides 1:1 direct observation to assigned patient to prevent patient self-injury in a situation where patient/family is unable to do so.
• Communicates with assigned nursing/nursing support staff on assigned area immediately in case of emergency, or as needed to provide patient care on routine basis.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.
• Abides by all hospital and departmental policies.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds.
• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding he

Qualifications

High School graduate or GED.

Familiarity with healthcare environment preferred.