Patient Companion - Evenings/Overnights - GWV Float Pool

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) Shift: Nights (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No Job Summary Geisinger is proud to offer a full time Patient Companion a $1500 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates, $15.00 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3/hour shift differential for evenings, nights and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse! Job Duties Provides a safe environment, companionship and supportive care for patients that require constant observation as identified by a nurse or physician. Maintains a safe environment for any patient requiring 1:1 supervision. Maintains constant observation of patient. Responsible to accompany the patient if he or she must leave the unit for reasons identified by the care provider. Maintain a safe, private, and comfortable therapeutic environment. Redirects impulsive and harmful behavior. Remain in clear sight of patient at all times, unless otherwise instructed by the nursing staff. Calls for assistance when unable to redirect patient or there is a potential for self‑injury. Participate in report at the beginning and end of shift, making sure to inform pertinent information to Registered Nurse at the end of the shift. Accompany patient to all clinical tests, procedures, or appointments off the patient unit. Talks to the patient and use conversation to keep them focused. Assist patients with meals, when patient does not have swallowing precautions, or require carbohydrate counts. Assist with bed making. Activates bed alarms and and or chair alarms. Assists staff with walking patients. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department‑specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Benefits of working at Geisinger Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out‑of‑area employees and dependents Pre‑tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools and more Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance Position Details Full Time, Evenings/Nights Position (36 Hours/weekly) 3 - 12 hour shifts 7pm - 7:30am Every other weekend and holiday rotation required Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required) Certification(s) and License(s) Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body Skills Clinical Skills, Communication, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal Communication, Preceptor Skills, Teamwork OUR PURPOSE & VALUES KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr