Safety Companion, Per Diem

Valley Health; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; 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

Dining discounts

Job summary

Valley Health in the United States is seeking an Emergency Room Safety Companion on a per diem basis to support patient safety and assist nursing staff.

The role requires being in visual contact with patients at all times, maintaining a positive, cooperative attitude, and meeting minimum age 18 with strong interpersonal skills.

Compensation ranges from $17.00 to $20.40 per hour, with benefits typical for full-time roles and opportunities at the region's largest employer.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Non-exempt status under FLSA.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under stress.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient safety and observe patients at all times.
• Report patient observations to the nursing team.
• Remain in visual contact with the patient unless directed otherwise.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

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 Work Shift 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
• Effective interpersonal skills required
• FLSA Classification
• Non-exempt
• Physical Demands 18 A
• Mental Health Associate, Counsellor, Therapist

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.

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