Patient Safety Companion part time PM's

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin is seeking a part-time Patient Safety Companion to supervise assigned patients under nursing direction. The role focuses on maintaining patient safety, using simple interventions, and supporting the care team in a pediatric hospital environment.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, minimal healthcare experience, and strong communication skills to interact with families and staff.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Less than 1 year of healthcare experience or nursing student currently enrolled in an accredited program.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, and health-care team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient safety through continual surveillance and simple interventions.
• Promptly communicate observations and needs to the registered nurse.
• Assist with hygiene, ambulation, and basic safety tasks under RN direction.
• Perform tasks demonstrated by the PSC skills checklist.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Observation

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children.

We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day,

This is a part time PM shift position that does make you eligible for benefits. 40 hours in a 2 week pay period.

Schedule/Shift options

• five 8 hour shifts each pay period working 15-23 OR 2 shifts each week, one 12 hour shift from 11-23, and one 8 hour shift 15-23. Either schedule requires an every 3rd weekend rotation this assigned 6 week schedule.
• Cannot work around school schedules so will not consider student applicants. Prefer candidates who are interested in part time employment and cannot work around full time job schedule requirements elsewhere.
• Planning for start date of November 9, 2026 which will REQUIRE attendance at New Employee Welcome on first day from 8a-3p and one other day that week for unit training so need to keep schedule open that week.

Job Summary

Under the direction of a nurse, this role provides supervision for assigned patients. The main responsibility is to help keep patients safe by watching them closely and using simple safety actions. Basic tasks are performed as listed within the Patient Safety Companion Competency checklist.

Essential Functions

• Maintains patient safety through continual surveillance and simple interventions for patients at safety risk related to psychological, developmental or behavioral needs. Examples of patients who may require a sitter include: patients on suicide precautions, with developmental delays, recovering from head injuries post-trauma, or patients at‑risk for interruption of medical therapies/treatment due to behavioral/cognitive concerns. Simple interventions may include distraction, therapeutic play, prevention of pulling at tubes/dressings, re‑direction and re‑orientation.
• Promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of the patient to the registered nurse.
• Performs delegated activities per the direction of a registered nurse. Examples of activities may include assisting the patient with hygiene/bathing and intake/nutrition through set‑up of supplies/meal trays, assistance with ambulation for elimination through ambulation assistance to the restroom, ambulation/exercise), and basic safety procedures.
• Performs basic activities for which competence is demonstrated through the Patient Safety Companion (PSC) skills checklist.

Education

• High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required or relevant experience

Experience

• less than 1 year previous healthcare experience or a nursing student currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact courteously and tactfully with patients, parents/families and members of the health care team.
• Basic assessment and analytical skills in order to perform simple patient observations.
• Functional sight, hearing and speech. Ability to sit and stay alert for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to stand & or walk up to 50% of time.
• Knowledge of computer and keyboard.

Patient Care Responsibility

Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures.

Required for All Jobs

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job.
• Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Children’s Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.

We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness.

We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses

Dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well‑respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.