What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Companion position at CommonSpirit Health?
Your time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. That’s what you’ll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. You’ll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we’ll create healthier, stronger communities. What sets us apart from other healthcare organizations? How much time do you have? In short, it all starts with our current employees. They believe in living our mission to provide compassion to everyone. We, in turn, believe that growing and supporting our people allows us to deliver a higher degree of quality care to our patients. Commonspirit Health advocates for all who live in the communities we serve, especially the most vulnerable. Choose an organization who will champion your talents and nurture your career. Choose CHI!
About Us: CHI Health is part of a non-profit health system consisting of 28 hospitals providing quality health care to patients and communities throughout the state of Nebraska. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
The Patient Companion, under the direction of a Licensed Practitioner, assists in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who requires close monitoring and/or may be confused, impulsive, or at risk for injury. The Patient Companion will follow assigned duties and responsibilities as directed by the Registered Nurse and in alignment with CHI Health policy and procedures. Provides services which encompass the spiritual, physiological, social, and psychological aspects of care of the sick, prevention of disease, or conservation of health. The position contributes to the mission and core values of CHI Health.
Responsibilities
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- A Patient Companion is an assigned staff member whose purpose is to ensure the safety of the patient.
- Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, participates in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who is confused, impulsive, unable to teach back, unable to understand, or at risk for self-harm or injury.
- Documents per policy in the healthcare record.
- Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility for ongoing development, practice, and education. Maintains a safe work environment. Fosters a collaborative environment in support of patient care.
- Sets priorities for response and communicates with appropriate personnel.
- Responds appropriately in emergency situations as support for clinical staff.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- BLS within 14 days of employment start date
- Mandatory Adult/Child Abuse Reporting – APS- IA & NE within 6 months of employment start date
- Physical and mental health, emotional maturity and interpersonal competence.
- Demonstrated ability to effect planned change in a positive manner.
- Able to work with an interdisciplinary team.
- Able to appropriately resolve conflict and crisis situations.
- Knowledge of critical thinking skills, verbal and written communication skills, technical/computer skills, attention to detail, customer service skills, adaptability, and maintaining confidentiality.
