Job Information
Baptist Memorial Companion-Patient Safety - ME Nursing Office Baptist Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee
Summary
The Patient Safety Companion will remain with a patient for a designated timeframe to maintain the patient's safety (i.e. prevention of falls, wandering or disruptions of patient care).
Responsibilities
Be a pleasant and supportive companion.
Report any unusual incidents.
Remain with assigned patient at all time.
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency, escalating for the appropriate response.
Assist with ambulation/toileting/transportation.
Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
Perform duties in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
Provide patient safety.
Document in the electronic medical record.
Participates in ongoing educational activities.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements, Preferences and Experience
Experience:
Minimum required: 1 year work experience
Preferred/Desired: 1 year work experience within healthcare setting
Education:
Minimum required: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
High School diploma or GED equivalent.
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist, We Offer:
Competitive salaries
Paid vacation/time off
Continuing education opportunities
Generous retirement plan
Health insurance, including dental and vision
Sick leave
Service awards
Free parking
Short-term disability
Life insurance
Health care and dependent care spending accounts
Education assistance/continuing education
Employee referral program
Job Summary:
Position: 19755 - Companion-Patient Safety
Facility: BMH - Memphis Hospital
Department: ME Nursing Office Baptist Memphis
Category: Nursing Support & Patient Care
Type: Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:TN:Memphis
Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 23011