Patient Safety Companion - Emergency Services

Penn State Health; Enola (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well

Be Balanced

Be Secured

Be Rewarded

Be Supported

Job summary

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center is seeking a Patient Safety Companion for Emergency Services in Enola, PA. This PRN, low-FTE role focuses on constant observation to prevent patient injuries under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include basic patient care support and maintaining safety during shifts with evening and night differentials. Eligible candidates must be at least 18 and have a High School diploma, plus AHA BLS certification before orientation ends.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• AHA BLS certification required prior to end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant observation and monitoring of assigned patient(s) to ensure safety.
• Assist with basic care under the direct supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse.

Skills

Observation

Patient safety

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Safety Companion - Emergency Services

Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Enola
Work Type: PRN
FTE: 0.001
Shift: Varied
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours: Varied

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for providing constant observation and monitoring of assigned patient(s) to ensure their safety and prevention of injury. This includes assisting with basic care to assure patient's comfort under the direct supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• 18 years of age OR High School Diploma or equivalent
• AHA BLS Required prior to end of orientation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Previous training and/or experience in basic health care preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.