Patient Safety Companion, PRN, Nights

University of Maryland; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Maryland is hiring a Patient Safety Companion for the night shift, 7pm-7am. This vital role involves ensuring patient safety by remaining with the assigned patient, reporting conditions to nursing staff, and maintaining effective communication with the healthcare team. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, BLS certification, and strong verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification is necessary.
• Strong verbal communication and organizational skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for the assigned patient.
• Report patient conditions to the RN.
• Identify situations needing immediate intervention.

Skills

Strong Verbal Communications Skills

Excellent Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description

Patient Safety Companion, PRN

Night shift - 7pm-7am

Job Summary

• Effectively convey verbal and written information.
• Demonstrates maturity, tact, judgment and sensitivity to people.
• Responds to emergency situations appropriately.
• Able to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Understands and respects importance of patient privacy and confidentiality
• Follow directions.
• Organize and manage time effectively, setting appropriate priorities.
• Effectively function as a member of a collaborative team.

Job Roles

PATIENT SAFETY COMPANION

• Remains with the assigned patient at all times to provide a safe environment.

• Reports all pertinent information regarding the condition of the patient to the RN.

• Considers factors related to patient safety. Communicates special patient care needs to the appropriate team member(s).

• Identifies situations requiring immediate intervention and acts accordingly.

• Examples include but are not limited to preventing the patient from falling, pulling at IV lines oridentifying any change in behavior.

• Notifies clinical team members of all pertinent information regardingthe condition of patient and completes appropriate hand off per policy.

• Communicates effectively and maintains high customer service with patients’ families, co-workers,physicians, and other health care workers.

• Utilizes appropriate infection control techniques and supplies.

• Demonstrates interpersonal skills and competencies for the: toddler, preschool, school age,adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.

• Verifies correct patient identification using approved hospital patient identifiers.

• Assures the Environment of Care is maintained by ensuring cleanliness and safety of patient careareas and quietness of the environment.

• Performs well in and contributes to the success of department-specific Performance Improvementactivities and goals.

• Demonstrates self-directed learning behaviors as evident in timely completion of all mandatoryeducation and competencies. Reads and responds to emails in a timely manner. Completes clocking in andout accurately and consistently.

• Integrates ethical provisions and integrity in all areas of practice and with relationships withpeers, colleagues and leaders.

• Partners with others to effect change and generate positive outcomes and apositive patient and family care environment.

• Demonstrates active listening skills, clear communication,and empathetic presence with the patient, family and health care team.

Company Description

Upper Chesapeake Health is dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in its communities through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care for all.Upper Chesapeake Health is committed to service excellence as it offers a broad range of health care services, technology and facilities.It will work collaboratively with its communities and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• BLS

Experience and Skills

• Required Skills: Strong Verbal Communications Skills, Excellent Organizational Skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range:$17-$21.81
• Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differentials
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide