Patient Companion - Central Region Float Pool - Per Diem

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Job Summary
Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Patient Companion with market leading pay rates, up to a $3 shift differential for evening, night and weekend shifts, and up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN.

Job Duties
Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Free  membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
• On the job training and education
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Security measures including Strongline Alert Notification system, camera surveillance, metal detectors at select locations and K9 program on campus

To learn more about this opportunity, contact the Geisinger Candidate Career Center via email at geisingercareers

Job Description
Provides a safe environment, companionship and supportive care for patients that require constant observation as identified by a nurse or physician. Maintains a safe environment for any patient requiring 1:1 supervision and accompanies the patient if they must leave the unit for care provider identified reasons.

• Maintain a safe, private, and comfortable therapeutic environment.
• Redirect impulsive and harmful behavior.
• Remain in clear sight of patient at all times, unless otherwise instructed by nursing staff.
• Call for assistance when unable to redirect patient or when there is potential for self-injury.
• Participate in shift report, conveying pertinent information to the Registered Nurse at shift end.
• Accompany patient to clinical tests, procedures, or appointments off the patient unit.
• Talk with the patient and use conversation to keep them focused.
• Assist patients with meals when swallowing precautions are not in place or when carbohydrate counts are required.
• Assist with bed making.
• Activate bed alarms and chair alarms as needed.
• Assist staff with walking patients.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. You are accountable for satisfying job-specific obligations and complying with organization policies. Additional competencies will be considered essential per department-specific orientation.

Position Details
Unit:
Central Region Float Pool

Location:

Must float between the Danville, Bloomsburg, and Shamokin campuses.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - Required

Experience
Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body

Our Purpose & Values
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Everything we do is about caring for our patients, members, students, Geisinger family and communities. We value KINDNESS, EXCELLENCE, LEARNING, INNOVATION, and SAFETY, and we aim to provide a safe environment for patients and staff.

We offer healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage. We encourage collaboration, cooperation and collegiality, and we believe a diverse workforce strengthens our team.

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.