Care Companion - Pulse Center - Full Time

Care Companion – Pulse Center | Guthrie Pulse Center in Big Flats, NY

Join Guthrie as an onsite Care Companion and be part of a dedicated team remotely monitoring patients from Guthrie’s Pulse Center in Big Flats, helping prevent injuries through observation, redirection, documentation, and communication with care teams.

Shift

• Flex shift:
• 2 days, 1 night or
• 2 nights, 1 day

Benefits That Matter

• Medical, Dental, Vision starting first of month after hire
• PTO starts Day 1
• Tuition Reimbursement (after 90 days)
• Voluntary 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Friendly, Inclusive Work Family – Be part of a team that feels like home

About Guthrie

Guthrie is a nationally recognized, non-profit, integrated health care system serving communities across Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of New York. Guthrie is focused on improving health through clinical excellence and compassion, every patient, every time.

Joining the Guthrie team allows caregivers to become part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In every area and at every level, Guthrie caregivers are committed to serving the community and supporting patients through compassionate, high-quality care.

Position Summary

Provides remote, observational support for patients utilizing Remote Sitter camera monitoring. Works with other members of the patient care team to promote patient safety. Demonstrates appropriate communication skills and interactions with patients, visitors, and other members of the patient care team. Assists with the organization and completion of simple projects under the supervision of a nurse manager.

Education, License & Cert

• Required: High School education or GED
• Must be comfortable using computers and learning new technology

Experience

• Required: Professional communication and teamwork
• Preferred: Care Companion or Sitter experience

Essential Functions

• Perform remote observation of patient(s).
• Alert the patient care team of patient behavior which could lead to injury.
• Maintain documentation of patient activity, behavior, and response to redirection attempts, as needed.
• Communicate with patient(s) redirection tactics to decrease potential patient safety events.
• Communicate patient’s needs to patient care team.
• Maintain and respect the patient's privacy and dignity.
• Demonstrate compassionate communication techniques that promote a calm and relaxed environment for the patient(s).
• Maintains patient privacy as per HIPAA guidelines.
• Demonstrate adherence to Guthrie values of Patient Centeredness, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Other Duties

• Participates in performance improvement activities to enhance service and patient care.
• Follows Robert Packer Hospital and Department of Nursing policies and procedures during emergent situations.
• Seeks supervision and guidance when appropriate.
• 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 range is $ 17.00 - $22.82 /hour based on experience.

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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.

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.