Safety Companion-Float Pool Full Time Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois is seeking a Safety Companion to support patients with attentive bedside monitoring and a calm, reassuring presence during evening shifts. You will be part of a patient-first team, ensuring safety and comfort for those in our care.

The role requires a high school diploma and involves staying with patients, identifying hazards, and assisting with activities of daily living as delegated by the RN.

Qualifications

• Perform continual one-on-one patient monitoring under RN supervision.
• Provide calming and reorienting conversation with agitated or confused patients.
• Identify and report hazards in patient surroundings.
• Assist with activities of daily living as delegated by supervising RN.

Responsibilities

• Remains at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Provides calming and reorienting conversation with patient in cases of agitation or confusion.
• Identifies and removes hazards from the patient environment, and reports as appropriate.
• May assist patient with performing activities of daily living, as delegated by supervising RN.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Communication with patients

Hazard identification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Safety Companion-Float Pool Full Time Evenings

• Full-time


• Salary Range Minimum : $17.05


• Salary Range Maximum: $21.31


• Compensation: USD 17.05 - USD 21.31 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

3pm-1130pm, holiday and weekend rotations

The Safety Companion reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Safety Companion performs continual one-on-one patient monitoring under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Remains at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.


• Provides calming and reorienting conversation with patient in cases of patient's agitation or confusion.


• Identifies and removes hazards from the patient and patient's environment, and reports as appropriate.


• May assist patient with performing activities of daily living, as delegated by supervising RN.

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit ourBenefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.