What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Safety Companion EDTC casual position at Children's Wisconsin?
At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.
Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.
We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/
Prefer nursing students graduating in August or December of 2025 or May 2026 who have a strong interest in a future RN position in the EDTC.
This patient safety companion role is a good opportunity to gain experience in our Trauma 1 Pediatric Emergency Department, to interact with our team and to demonstrate how you share our values and mission. no guarantee of future RN position but we do promote from within.
Preference given to candidates who have patient care experience outside of school in the hospital setting or EMS
Requires minimum of one 8 hour PM shift per week to include some weeknight and weekend availability. Must be able to commit to this schedule while in school.
Targeting start date of 5-12-25- if hired you will be REQUIRED to attend a New Hire Welcome session on that date. If you have classes on Mondays, you'll need to make alternate arrangements with your school faculty.
Under the direction of a registered nurse, provides supervision to assigned patients. Acts to ensure patient safety through continual surveillance &/or basic interventions. Performs basic activities for which competence is demonstrated through the Patient Safety Companion (PSC) skills checklist. High School diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or equivalent experience required. Effective interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact courteously and tactfully with patients, parents/families and members of the health care team. Rudimentary assessment and analytical skills in order to perform basic patient observations. Knowledge of computer and keyboard. Functional sight, hearing and speech. Ability to sit and stay alert for prolonged periods of time. Ability to stand &/or walk up to 50% of time.
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
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Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.
We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/
Prefer nursing students graduating in August or December of 2025 or May 2026 who have a strong interest in a future RN position in the EDTC.
This patient safety companion role is a good opportunity to gain experience in our Trauma 1 Pediatric Emergency Department, to interact with our team and to demonstrate how you share our values and mission. no guarantee of future RN position but we do promote from within.
Preference given to candidates who have patient care experience outside of school in the hospital setting or EMS
Requires minimum of one 8 hour PM shift per week to include some weeknight and weekend availability. Must be able to commit to this schedule while in school.
Targeting start date of 5-12-25- if hired you will be REQUIRED to attend a New Hire Welcome session on that date. If you have classes on Mondays, you'll need to make alternate arrangements with your school faculty.
Under the direction of a registered nurse, provides supervision to assigned patients. Acts to ensure patient safety through continual surveillance &/or basic interventions. Performs basic activities for which competence is demonstrated through the Patient Safety Companion (PSC) skills checklist. High School diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or equivalent experience required. Effective interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact courteously and tactfully with patients, parents/families and members of the health care team. Rudimentary assessment and analytical skills in order to perform basic patient observations. Knowledge of computer and keyboard. Functional sight, hearing and speech. Ability to sit and stay alert for prolonged periods of time. Ability to stand &/or walk up to 50% of time.
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
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