Patient Companion - PRN - Emergency Care Center - Camden Campus
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Summary: Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job. All team members of Southeast Georgia Health System will promotea culture of safety, follow established policies, and adhere to all state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission requirements, and national patient safety standards. Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information.Service Excellence: All team members of Southeast Georgia Health System will promote service excellence by developing and maintaining positive relationships with customers, other team members, and the medical staff and will ensure the highest quality of care by performing their responsibilities according to the highest professional standards.Essential Responsibilities: This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.• Maintains a safe and orderly patient environment while providing 1:1 observance of patient behavior. Provides proper intervention for patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction. • Obtains verbal report to include information regarding the patient's care needs such as: visual, auditory, language barriers, any special consideration (to include NPO and bed alarms), as well as ambulation.• Positions self in patient room to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Does not leave the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse.• Reports patient activity and behavior on a regular basis to the nurse. • Communicates in a professional manner and demonstrates respect for patient, families/significant other and other healthcare team members.• Offers support and feedback to peers and staff as needed in a professional manner. Applies principles of caring in interactions with patients, families, and team members. Functions cooperatively as a team member. • Able to be flexible to the units needs for change.Minimum Qualifications:• Education High school graduate or equivalent• Experience None required but preferred• Licensure None required• Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesMust be able to demonstrate: knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment. Must possess the ability to communicate observed changes in behavior and activity to the registered nurse.Why choose Southeast Georgia Health System?• We are mission-focused to provide safe, quality, accessible, and cost-effective care to meet the health needs of the people and communities it serves• Our workplace is as pleasant and rewarding as the setting we enjoy outside of work -- imagine stepping out of your workspace and into a world of scenic beauty, outdoor recreational activities, mild winters, natural beaches, fine dining, and a full array of cultural and colonial historic attractions• The chance to work within a culture that is collegial yet professional, has exceptional career-advancement potential, and work/life balance that is practically unparalleled• Our facility will allow you to use, sharpen, and add to your skills without having to commute to a large city environment• We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes generous Paid Time Off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs• The ability to be a part of the prestigious Coastal Community Health, a regional affiliation between Baptist Health and Southeast Georgia Health System. This collaboration forms a highly-integrated hospital network focused on significant initiatives designed to enhance the quality and value of care provided to our contiguous communitiesDo you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Join our team today to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and families!