Patient Safety Companion - Emergency Services

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Enola (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Fitness discounts

Paid time off

Personal time

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Extended sick bank

Life Insurance

Identity protection

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition program

HR support

Learning & development

Concierge service

Job summary

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, Pennsylvania is seeking a Patient Safety Companion to assist with constant observation in the Emergency Services department. The role supports patient safety under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, with varied hours and eligibility for shift differentials.

Minimum qualifications include being 18+ or having a high school diploma and BLS certification prior to orientation completion. Prior health care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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 Employer and 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.

Position

Patient Safety Companion - Emergency Services

Location

US:PA:Enola | Human Services | PRN

Req ID 105824