Indiana University Health

Patient Safety Companion- Virtual Sitter


PayCompetitive
LocationLafayette/Louisiana
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 412509

      Schedule: Part Time, Night shift (6:00pm-6:30am)

      Location: Arnett Hospital

      Responsibilities:

      • This position is responsible for contributing to the patient care team in the promotion of patient safety.
      • Supports a work environment that promotes safety for patients, staff, and customers.
      • Reports safety concerns or defective equipment.
      • Maintains awareness of safety at all times.
      • Provides continuous observation of assigned patients to promote safety and prevention of injury.
      • Maintains continuous observation as needed, either personally or by safely transferring observation to another team member.
      • Collects and reports data about the patient/family as directed by the registered nurse.
      • Remains alert for, and reports, changes related to patient's safety.
      • Promptly calls for assistance as needed.
      • Documents observations in an appropriate and timely manner.
      • Maintains continuous observation if needed by accompanying the patient to other areas of the facility for testing or treatment.
      • Follows isolation procedures according to the Infection Control policy.
      • Adheres to unit/system policies and procedures.

      Qualifications:

      • High school diploma or GED is required.
      • Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time while remaining awake, alert and observant.
      • Must have the ability to walk for periods of time.
      • Must have the ability to respond and react immediately with unimpeded auditory perception of verbal/vocal instructions.
      • Must have the ability to respond and react to visual observation.

  • About the company

      Indiana University Health, formerly known as Clarian Health Partners, is a nonprofit healthcare system located in the US state of Indiana.

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