Patient Safety Companion- Clinical Staffing (Float Pool) at UnityPoint Health

Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Observation, Patient Monitoring, Safety Hazard Removal, Documentation, Suicide Precautions, Activities of Daily Living Assistance, Emergency Response, Visual Observation, Collaboration, Patient Safety Reporting

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Description

Overview Shift: Nights 11p-7:30a with every 3rd weekend rotation, 32 hours/week Are you passionate about making a difference in patient care? We’re looking for compassionate, attentive individuals to join our healthcare team as Patient Safety Companions. In this vital role, you’ll help ensure a safe and supportive environment for patients through direct observation and monitoring. Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply today and help us keep our patients safe and supported! Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Provides 1:1 direct observation (in patient’s room) to assigned patient to prevent patient self-injury. Maintains visual observation at all times. Participates in collaborative identification of and reporting of patient safety issues. Removes any potential safety hazard from patient room and reports findings to nursing staff. Promotes diversionary activities as necessary and appropriate Documents proof of observation on suicide precautions and other safety protocols Assists patient with Activities of Daily Living in accordance with job training and in collaboration with health care team. Nursing staff must be notified if patient lifting is required. Notifies assigned nursing and support staff on assigned area immediately in case of emergency, or as needed to provide patient care on a routine basis. Seeks assistance immediately when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver’s license Must possess and maintain valid Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain certification within three (3) months. Other: Level 2 Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, pushing or pulling arm or leg controls or maintaining a production rate pace. Light work requires physical exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work.

Responsibilities

The Patient Safety Companion provides one-on-one direct observation to assigned patients to prevent self-injury, maintaining constant visual monitoring. This role also involves removing safety hazards, promoting diversionary activities, documenting observations, and assisting patients with Activities of Daily Living in collaboration with the healthcare team.