Patient Safety Companion Methodist Emergency
Job Location:
Peoria, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Directly observes identified patient(s) at all times during assigned shift
Provides activities as necessary for patient entertainment and treatment purposes
Removes items from patient room/surroundings that are potentially dangerous
Ensures implementation of patient safety protocols including but not limited to elopement risk suicide risk self-harm potential fall risk and risk of aggression.
Maintains patients privacy and ensure confidentiality
Assist patient with routine activities
Assists patient with meal selection (as appropriate)
Assists with tray set up if no restrictions
Answers patient phone or assists patient in making calls
Notifies nursing staff to assist patient with clinical activities
Coordinate care with appropriate hospital personnel
Consults with Lead RN or assigned RN Security other staff as needed
Reports intake and output to assigned RN
Reports observations about patient and patients behavior to assigned RN
Reports changes in patient behavior to nursing staff in timely manner
Document implementation of safety protocols
Ensures safety protocols are utilized according to policy
Documents implementation of appropriate protocols
Documents proof of observation and other protocols on flow sheet
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Discover the job the career the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health were committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued respected and empowered where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. Weve grown to include eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1500 doctors and advanced practice providers. Were developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine the worlds first engineering-based medical school and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center Carle Foundation Hospital Carle Health Methodist Hospital Carle Health Proctor Hospital Carle Health Pekin Hospital and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations the nations highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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