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OverviewPatient Safety Companion- Clinical Staffing (Float)Part-Time 24 hrs/weekShift: Nights 11pm-7am, weekend and holiday rotationBenefits EligibleThe patient safety companion provides patient monitoring services through direct patient observation in order to provide a safe environment for patients.Why UnityPoint Health?* Commitment to our Team - For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 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 to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.ResponsibilitiesPatient Safety:* 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* Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality* Demonstrates understanding and proficient use of patient monitoring software while functioning as a remote monitoring technician.* Documents proof of observation on suicide precautions and other safety protocolsCollaborative Care:* 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* Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patient when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment.* Notifies nursing and support staff to assist with other necessary activities (toileting, ambulation, etc)* Coordinates meal and break times with team members and informs team prior to leaving patient room for any reason.QualificationsEducation: High School Diploma or GED preferred.Experience: Previous health care experience preferred.License(s)/Certification(s): Must possess and maintain valid Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain certification within three (3) months. Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work related reasons.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English, multicultural sensitivity, ability to respond appropriately to patient/co-worker, and maintain confidential information.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.* Area of Interest: Patient Care;* FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.4;* Department: Clinical Staffing;* Shift: Days: 0700-1530 with every 3rd weekend rotation;* Job ID: 152103;