Pediatric Emergency Patient Safety Companion

Nemours in; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE seeks a Patient Safety Companion for Emergency Services. The role provides one-on-one patient supervision, supporting safe care for pediatric patients, with duties mirroring Nursing Assistant tasks.

The position is 36 hours per week, 8am-8pm, with every 3rd weekend, and involves direct patient care, documentation, and interdepartmental collaboration to uphold safety standards.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year patient care experience preferred.
• Able to read and write accurately.
• Able to obtain specimens from pediatric patients.
• Able to understand laboratory orders and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct one-on-one supervision to promote patient safety.
• Observe and relay behaviors indicating potential harm to self or others.
• Assist with patient safety needs and document appropriately.
• Maintain stock of equipment and supplies at designated areas.
• Ensure a clean and safe patient care unit.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and other patient care tasks.
• Assist staff in procedures including positioning and comforting patients.
• Ensure supplies are charged correctly.

Skills

Patient care

Reading & writing

Specimen collection

Laboratory terminology

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

AHA BLS

Job description

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE seeks a Patient Safety Companion for Emergency Services. The role provides one-on-one patient supervision, supporting safe care for pediatric patients, with duties mirroring Nursing Assistant tasks.

The position is 36 hours per week, 8am-8pm, with every 3rd weekend, and involves direct patient care, documentation, and interdepartmental collaboration to uphold safety standards.