Safety Companion, Per Diem

Valley Health; Luray (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Discounts to on-campus dining

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Safety Companion for the Emergency Room in our hospital in Virginia. This per diem role focuses on maintaining patient safety, reporting observations to the nursing team, and staying in visual contact with patients at all times under supervision of licensed personnel.

The ideal candidate is cheerful, cooperative, and maintains composure under stress. Required qualifications include age 18+, BLS certification prior to orientation, and non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) prior to orientation.
• New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to orientation.

Responsibilities

• The Safety Companion responsibilities include maintaining patient safety, reporting patient observation to nursing team, and remaining in visual contact with patient at all times unless otherwise instructed by licensed personnel.
• This job requires a person who is pleasant and cooperative and has a positive attitude. Works well with all levels of people and remains professional under stress.

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department

EMERGENCY ROOM - 456230

Worker Sub Type

Per Diem

Pay Range

$17.00 - $20.40

Job Description

The Safety Companion responsibilities include maintaining patient safety, reporting patient observation to nursing team, and remaining in visual contact with patient at all times unless otherwise instructed by licensed personnel. This job requires a person who is pleasant and cooperative and has a positive attitude. Works well with all levels of people and remains professional under stress.

Certification & Licensures

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required *

• New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Physical Demands

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Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.