Companion-Patient Safety

Companion-Patient Safety

Job ID: 43962

Job Category: Nursing Support & Patient Care

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Nights

Department: Nursing Office

Facility: BMH Memphis Hospital

Location: Memphis, TN

Overview

Job Summary

The Patient Safety Companion will remain with a patient for a designated timeframe to maintain the patient's safety (i.e. prevention of falls, wandering or disruptions of patient care).

Responsibilities:

Be a pleasant and supportive companion.

Report any unusual incidents.

Remain with assigned patient at all time.

Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency, escalating for the appropriate response.

Assist with ambulation/toileting/transportation.

Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.

Perform duties in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.

Provide patient safety

Document in the electronic medical record.

Participates in ongoing educational activities.

Other duties as assigned.

Experience

Minimum Required

• 1 year work experience

Preferred/Desired

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