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Job Summary:

Under the direction of the RN this position will perform companionship duties for hospitalized patients to ensure patient safety. This position is responsible for staying with a patient for the duration of their assignment. The position will promote positive relationships with patient/family and hospital staff.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

•    Continuously observe the patient’s activity and behavior to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
•    Communicate on a regular basis with the RN and report changes in patient condition, problems, concerns and/or visual observations. This includes patient behaviors that could result in harm to self or others.
•    Obtain vital signs and communicate findings to RN, as requested.
•    Assist patients with hygiene needs as appropriate.
•    Assist the RN/CNA with linen changes and repositioning the patient.
•    Support the RN with the accurate measurement and reporting of intake.
•    Assist the patient with nourishment/meals.
•    Maintain patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
•    Accompany patients to medical procedures and tests.  Maintain observation of the patient during the procedures and tests.
•    Ensure coverage by the RN or designee prior to leaving patient unattended.
•    Document duties performed in the electronic medical record (EMR).
•    Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalentAbility to speak, read, and understand written ordersAbility to write reports in English.AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.