What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Safety Companion position at Salem Health?
Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus Department: SH Patient Monitoring Flt Pool Position Type: Part TimeStart Time: 18:00Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement. As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind. We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There's something about Salem, Oregon! Your Role With Us:Your positive attitude and a commitment to meeting the needs of the patient population will assist in creating a safe environment for our patients by maintaining constant observation and effectively relaying information to the nursing care team.Core Functions:Observe Patients; position themselves in their assigned patient's room to maintain constant visual observation of the patient; ensure the patient is never alone or out of sight.Uses appropriate communication skills related to a basic behaviors when observing for patients as follows: observant of the patient's activity and behavior and communicates on regular basis to the nurse; receives direction from the nurse re: what to report, to whom and how.Communicates with a friendly, respectful manner, non-judgmental approach, addressing each patient as appropriate and allowing time for processing information as needed; obtains instruction from the nurse regarding limitations & course of action for redirection of patient if needed.Keep patient environment safe, clean and in orderly manner; responds as directed by the nurse to changing patient/unit need; maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information.Demonstrates flexibility of work schedule by flexing days, hours and assignment to meet patient needs; offers support and feedback to peers and staff; seeks and supports opportunities for professional growth and development.Total Rewards Offerings: Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.Relocation assistance available for qualified candidatesFull comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansBasic and voluntary life insuranceShort and long-term disabilityLive Well Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge accessEducation assistance programPublic service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.Background/Expertise:Have a high school diploma or GED Equivalent preferred.Recent experience in health care setting preferred.Have strong customer service, organizational, technical and communication skills.Staff Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) training required within six months of hire.Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
