Safety Companion-Float Pool Part Time Evenings

Northwestern Medicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of benefits for well-being

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Illinois seeks a part-time Safety Companion for the Float Pool. This role involves patient monitoring during evening shifts, ensuring safety, and providing support to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional responsibilities include offering calming conversation and assisting with daily activities as needed. This position is vital in delivering compassionate care and maintaining a safe environment for patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Remains at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved.
• Provides calming and reorienting conversation with patient.
• Identifies and removes hazards from the patient and environment.
• May assist patient with daily living activities as delegated.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Safety Companion‑Float Pool Part‑Time Evenings

Job Description

20 hours per week, 3 pm–11:30 pm, every other weekend, holiday schedule.

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 agitation or confusion.
• Identifies and removes hazards from the patient and environment, and reports as appropriate.
• May assist patient with performing activities of daily living, as delegated by supervising RN.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Information

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.

Background Check

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.

Benefits

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.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility

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 on the job family.