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Care Companion II - Nursing Unit PRN - Per Diem

Part-time

Guthrie

Sayre, PAPart-timePosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
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Location
Sayre, PA
Schedule
Part-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Advanced Certification

Job overview

Guthrie is hiring a Care Companion II - Nursing Unit PRN - Per Diem. The Care Companion II provides general observational support for assigned patient care areas, working with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to patients across various age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, based on the unit population.

Key focus areas include Provide companionship to the patient, Alert the RN of patient behavior which could lead to injury, and Maintain One to One observation status of the patient.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, Advanced Certification, and Crisis Training. Important skills include Provide Companionship, Alert RN Of Patient Behavior, Maintain One To One Observation Status, Maintain Special Observation Documentation Form, De-escalation Tactics, and Communicate Patient Needs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Provide CompanionshipAlert RN of Patient BehaviorMaintain One to One Observation StatusMaintain Special Observation Documentation FormDe-Escalation TacticsCommunicate Patient NeedsMaintain Patient Responsibility, Privacy, and DignityDemonstrates Behavior Appropriate to Keeping Patient RelaxedParticipates in Performance Improvement Activities

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentAdvanced CertificationCrisis TrainingTech TrainingConstant Observation ExperienceOne to One Observation Experience

Full job description

Position Summary:

Provides general observational support for assigned patient care area. Works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to patients in age groups including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics based on unit population.

Education, License & Cert:

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Experience:

Advanced Certification or training (i.e. LPN, Crisis Training, Tech) Constant Observation or One to One observation experience preferred, but not necessary.

Essential Functions:

  1. Provide companionship to the patient.

  2. Alert the RN of patient behavior which could lead to injury.

  3. Maintain One to One observation status (constant eye sight and within arm’s reach at all times) of the patient.

  4. Maintain Special Observation documentation form (patient’s location every 15 minutes) if determined suicide precautions/one to one observation.

  5. Provide de‐escalation tactics to help control potential stressful situations.

  6. Communicate patient’s needs to patient care team.

  7. Maintain and respect the patient’s responsibility, privacy, and dignity.

  8. Demonstrates behavior appropriate to keeping the patient relaxed.

Other Duties:

  1. Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care.

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Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

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