Patient Safety Companion float casual 3rd shift

Patient Safety Companion

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Our Clinical Resource Unit (CRU) patient safety companions float throughout the hospital inpatient units to help us provide the best and safest care.

Prefer nursing students who don't graduate before December 2027.

Requires minimum of one shift per week and we have:

• Second shift 3p-11:30p
• Third shift 11p-7:30a

Must be able to commit to the schedule requirement while in school and to work year round. We do not hire just for the summer.

Job Summary

Under the direction of a nurse, this role provides supervision for assigned patients. The main responsibility is to help keep patients safe by watching them closely and using simple safety actions. Basic tasks are performed as listed within the Patient Safety Companion Competency checklist.

Essential Functions

Maintains patient safety through continual surveillance and simple interventions for patients at safety risk related to psychological, developmental or behavioral needs. Examples of patients who may require a sitter include: patients on suicide precautions, with developmental delays, recovering from head injuries post-trauma, or patients at-risk for interruption of medical therapies/treatment due to behavioral/cognitive concerns. Simple interventions may include distraction, therapeutic play, prevention of pulling at tubes/dressings, re-direction and re-orientation.

Promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of the patient to the registered nurse.

Performs delegated activities per the direction of a registered nurse. Examples of activities may include assisting the patient with hygiene/bathing and intake/nutrition through set-up of supplies/meal trays, assistance with ambulation for elimination through ambulation assistance to the restroom, ambulation/exercise).

Performs basic activities for which competence is demonstrated through the Patient Safety Companion (PSC) skills checklist.

Education

High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required or relevant experience

Experience

Less than 1 year previous healthcare experience or a nursing student currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program. required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Effective interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact courteously and tactfully with patients, parents/families and members of the health care team.

Basic assessment and analytical skills in order to perform simple patient observations.

Functional sight, hearing and speech. Ability to sit and stay alert for prolonged periods of time. Ability to stand &/or walk up to 50% of time.

Knowledge of computer and keyboard.

Patient Care Responsibility

Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures.

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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job.

Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.