Patient Safety Companion- Clinical Staffing (Float Pool)

Overview

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Part-Time Days; Part-Time or Full-Time Nights, every third weekend and holiday rotation

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Are you passionate about making a difference in patient care? We’re looking for compassionate, attentive individuals to join our healthcare team as Patient Safety Companions . In this vital role, you’ll help ensure a safe and supportive environment for patients through direct observation and monitoring. Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply today and help us keep our patients safe and supported!

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Why UnityPoint Health?

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At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

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Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

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• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   
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• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  
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• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   
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With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

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And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

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Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. 

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Responsibilities

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• Provides 1:1 direct observation (in patient’s room) to assigned patient to prevent patient self-injury. Maintains visual observation at all times.
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• Participates in collaborative identification of and reporting of patient safety issues.
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• Removes any potential safety hazard from patient room and reports findings to nursing staff.
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• Promotes diversionary activities as necessary and appropriate
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• Documents proof of observation on suicide precautions and other safety protocols
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• Seeks assistance immediately when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others
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Qualifications

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Education:

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• High School Diploma or GED preferred
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License(s)/Certification(s):

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• Valid driver’s license.
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• Must possess and maintain valid Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain certification within three (3) months. 
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Other: 

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• 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.
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