Care Companion - Nursing Administration - Full Time
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Position Summary: Provides general observational support for assigned patient care area. Works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to patients in age groups including , children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics based on unit population.Experience: Care Companion or Sitter experience preferred, but not necessary.Essential Functions: Provide companionship to the patient. Alert the RN of patient behavior which could lead to injury. Communicate patient's needs to patient care team. Maintain and respect the patient's responsibility, privacy, and dignity. Demonstrates behavior appropriate to keeping patient relaxed.Other Duties: Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care. I understand that this description is not intended to be all inclusive and that other responsibilities may be assigned as necessary in getting the work done.The pay for this position ranges from $16.00-$22.37 per hour.Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you'll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.