Patient Safety Companion-Float
US-IA-Waterloo
careers
Req #: 159166
Type: Part Time Benefits
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Overview: UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital Part-Time Benefit: .6 FTE; Nights 11:00p-7:30a; holiday/weekend rotation Provides patient monitoring services through direct patient observation in order to provide a safe environment for patients. In situations where there are not patients for direct observation, would provide tele monitoring for the Telesetter system. Why UnityPoint Health? * Commitment to our Team - We've been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. * Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. * Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. * Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. * Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. * Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ Responsibilities: * Provides 1:1 direct observation (sitter in patient's room) to assigned patient to prevent patient self- injury. * Accesses assigned nursing/nursing support staff on assigned area immediately in case of emergency or as needed to provide patient care on routine basis. * Seeks help or advice as soon as possible when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others. * Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arriving on unit/work area and upon completion of shift assignment. * Coordinates meal and break times with team and informs appropriate team members prior to leaving monitoring station for any reason to ensure constant patient observation. * Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues. * Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room. Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. * Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to Charge Nurse. Qualifications: * High School Diploma or Equivalent. Basic or advanced nursing assistant or equivalent course preferred. * Previous healthcare experience preferred. * Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. * Multicultural sensitivity. * Microsoft Office - basic computer skills. * Customer/patient focused. * Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions. * Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the appropriate care to a patient population based on the patients individualized treatment plan as delegated by the Registered Nurse. * Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the telesitter software. Maintains visual observation at all times. * Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes, follows safety rules, works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors, and participates in organizational and department safety programs. * Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.
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