Patient Safety Companion- Virtual Sitter

Overview

Location:

Arnett Hospital

• This position is responsible for contributing to the patient care team in the promotion of patient safety.
• Supports a work environment that promotes safety for patients, staff, and customers.
• Reports safety concerns or defective equipment.
• Maintains awareness of safety at all times.
• Provides continuous observation of assigned patients to promote safety and prevention of injury.
• Maintains continuous observation as needed, either personally or by safely transferring observation to another team member.
• Collects and reports data about the patient/family as directed by the registered nurse.
• Remains alert for, and reports, changes related to patient s safety.
• Promptly calls for assistance as needed.
• Documents observations in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Maintains continuous observation if needed by accompanying the patient to other areas of the facility for testing or treatment.
• Follows isolation procedures according to the Infection Control policy.
• Adheres to unit/system policies and procedures.

Part Time, Night Shift (6:00pm-6:30am)

Arnett Hospital

High school diploma or GED is required.

• Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time while remaining awake, alert and observant.
• Must have the ability to walk for periods of time.
• Must have the ability to respond and react immediately with unimpeded auditory perception of verbal/vocal instructions.
• Must have the ability to respond and react to visual observation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.