PATIENT SAFETY COMPANION - FLOAT POOL

Aspirus, Inc; Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate healthcare team as a Patient Safety Companion at a leading hospital in Wausau, WI. In this vital role, you'll provide constant observation and support to patients at risk, ensuring their safety and comfort. Collaborate with a dedicated care team to minimize hazards and assist with daily activities. This position offers flexible hours and a chance to make a real difference in patients' lives. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to contribute to a mission-driven organization that values collaboration and community health, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Full benefits packages available

PTO accrual from day one

Generous retirement plan with match

Wellness program for employees and families

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant observation and monitoring of at-risk patients.
• Assist with daily living activities and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Patient Care Knowledge

Customer Service Skills

Observation Ability

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI is seeking a Patient Safety Companion to join our team!

Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Safety Companion (PSC) is responsible for providing in-person, constant, alert observation and monitoring of patients demonstrating behaviors that pose a threat to self or others while maintaining a direct line of sight to the patient. In collaboration with the patient care team, the PSC ensures the patient environment is free of obstacles and minimizes the risk of falls and accidental or intentional self-harm. The PSC may also assist with basic activities of daily living.

HOURS: Supplemental or 0.4 FTE, 32 hours every 2 weeks. Varied shifts.

Experience/Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent beneficial.
• Knowledge of patient care and customer service standards and practices normally acquired through a demonstrated ability to read, write, remember/follow verbal or written instructions.
• Experience in a hospital or nursing home setting preferred; however, training provided upon hire.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Willing to work in adverse conditions and the ability to convey a positive image.
• Ability to read and write as well as remember and follow verbal or written instructions.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong observation ability.
• Ability to respond calmly and swiftly under pressure.
• Ability to follow direction and feedback.
• Annual competencies as required by Aspirus and/or various regulatory agencies based on entity and/or job position.

Employee Benefits:

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 220 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.