Patient Care Companion

Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state  CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.  While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

 

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education and support, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking. Virginia Mason Medical Center, was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason offers you the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level. You will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS- Sits in a patient’s room to observe assigned patients in accordance with established procedures.- Maintains continuous surveillance of assigned patients/rooms to ensure patient is interacting appropriately with care environment and surroundings; initiates communication with patient as appropriate.- Identifies changes in the patient’s behavior and/or condition in accordance with established guidelines.- In response to observed changes in patient behavior and notifies care staff of observed changes, such as: Increased agitation; Interacting inappropriately with care tools (e.g. IV pumps, lines, drains or airways); Attempts to leave     bed/chair, etc.- Initiates timely communication with on-site clinical staff to report situations needing immediate and direct intervention to maintain patient safety and comfort.- Performs related duties as required. We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIMENTS- Any combination of related education and experience that would demonstrate the requisite abilities to perform the work. Job Knowledge/Abilities- Ability to maintain constant observation of assigned patient room(s) and to identify circumstances needing timely intervention/assistance of on-site healthcare staff.- Ability to understand and follow established protocols/procedures in a timely and compliant manner.- Ability to document observations and actions taken in a timely and accurate manner.- Ability to understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships as required by the duties of the position. Licensure/Certification- Current Nursing Assistant Certification with the Washington State Department of Health is preferred.

 

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Salary : $19 - $26