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We want our patients to be as comfortable as possible and believe that starts with basic patient care. We have the best team of nursing assistants in our facilities and now we need you. Our PCT’s not only collect patient information, but they also help them take their medications on time, assist with meals, attend to personal needs, and change wound dressings as needed. They play a vital role as a liaison between our patients and their care teams. If you are interested in joining this type of healthcare community, we want to talk to you.   What you’ll do: - Contributes to the assessment of the health status of patients - Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate members of the treatment team with direction of the Charge Nurse - Assist patients/families with light housekeeping duties such as assisting with meals or changing bed linens - Reports any changes in a patient's condition to the Charge Nurse - Must have ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.

The patient companion performs close and/or continuous observation of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients who may be at risk for adverse events such as falls, self-injury or harm to others in accordance with the training and established methods and procedures of the hospital. The patient companion provides direct observation of patients as directed by a nurse.      1. Responsible for providing direct observation of patients as directed by the nursing plan of care and under the supervision of the nursing staff and/or nursing supervisor. 2. Adheres to clinical policies and procedures when performing patient companion tasks 3. Is flexible: copes successfully with a variety of situations, personalities and the changing work environment. 4. Demonstrates understanding of the importance of safety 5. Communicates with patients in a manner that is respectful of their age, culture, and education 6. Only accepts delegated tasks competent to perform, and communicates need for additional information, assistance or guidance as needed 7. Performs timely and accurate documentation as required by area of employment 8. Greets patients and visitors with friendly manner upon arrival and orients them to the room/unit. 9. Applies the knowledge and skills needed to do the job 10. Keeps informed about practices, procedures, and new developments related to own work.  

The Patient Companion, under the direction of a Licensed Practitioner, assists in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who requires close monitoring and/or may be confused, impulsive, or at risk for injury. The Patient Companion will follow assigned duties and responsibilities as directed by the Registered Nurse and in alignment with CHI Health policy and procedures. Provides services which encompass the spiritual, physiological, social, and psychological aspects of care of the sick, prevention of disease, or conservation of health. The position contributes to the mission and core values of CHI Health.   ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Patient Companion is an assigned staff member whose purpose is to ensure the safety of the patient. 2. Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, participates in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who is confused, impulsive, unable to perform teach back, unable to understand, or at risk for self-harm or injury. 3. Documents per policy in the healthcare record. 4. Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility for ongoing development, practice, and education. Maintains a safe work environment. Fosters a collaborative environment in support of the patient care. 5. Sets priorities for response and communicates with appropriate personnel. 6. Responds appropriately in emergency situations as support for clinical staff.

  The Patient Companion under the direction of a Licensed Practitioner, assists in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who requires close monitoring and/or may be confused, impulsive, or at risk for injury. The Patient Companion will follow assigned duties and responsibilities as directed by the Registered Nurse and in alignment with CHI Health policy and procedures. Provides services which encompass the spiritual, physiological, social, and psychological aspects of care of the sick, prevention of disease, or conservation of health. The position contributes to the mission and core values of CHI Health.   ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Patient Companion is an assigned staff member whose purpose is to ensure the safety of the patient. 2. Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, participates in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who is confused, impulsive, unable to perform teach back, unable to understand, or at risk for self-harm or injury. 3. Documents per policy in the healthcare record. 4. Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility for ongoing development, practice, and education. Maintains a safe work environment. Fosters a collaborative environment in support of the patient care. 5. Sets priorities for response and communicates with appropriate personnel. 6. Responds appropriately in emergency situations as support for clinical staff.   * This position may also be utilized as a hospital screener, this entails screening visitors for COVID symptoms.

  The Patient Companion, under the direction of a Licensed Practitioner, assists in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who requires close monitoring and/or may be confused, impulsive, or at risk for injury. The Patient Companion will follow assigned duties and responsibilities as directed by the Registered Nurse and in alignment with CHI Health policy and procedures. Provides services which encompass the spiritual, physiological, social, and psychological aspects of care of the sick, prevention of disease, or conservation of health. The position contributes to the mission and core values of CHI Health.   ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Patient Companion is an assigned staff member whose purpose is to ensure the safety of the patient. 2. Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, participates in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who is confused, impulsive, unable to perform teach back, unable to understand, or at risk for self-harm or injury. 3. Documents per policy in the healthcare record. 4. Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility for ongoing development, practice, and education. Maintains a safe work environment. Fosters a collaborative environment in support of the patient care. 5. Sets priorities for response and communicates with appropriate personnel. 6. Responds appropriately in emergency situations as support for clinical staff.

The Patient Companion, under the direction of a Licensed Practitioner, assists in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who requires close monitoring and/or may be confused, impulsive, or at risk for injury. The Patient Companion will follow assigned duties and responsibilities as directed by the Registered Nurse and in alignment with CHI Health policy and procedures. Provides services which encompass the spiritual, physiological, social, and psychological aspects of care of the sick, prevention of disease, or conservation of health. The position contributes to the mission and core values of CHI Health.   ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Patient Companion is an assigned staff member whose purpose is to ensure the safety of the patient. 2. Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, participates in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who is confused, impulsive, unable to perform teach back, unable to understand, or at risk for self-harm or injury. 3. Documents per policy in the healthcare record. 4. Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility for ongoing development, practice, and education. Maintains a safe work environment. Fosters a collaborative environment in support of the patient care. 5. Sets priorities for response and communicates with appropriate personnel. 6. Responds appropriately in emergency situations as support for clinical staff.

  The Patient Companion, under the direction of a Licensed Practitioner, assists in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who requires close monitoring and/or may be confused, impulsive, or at risk for injury. The Patient Companion will follow assigned duties and responsibilities as directed by the Registered Nurse and in alignment with CHI Health policy and procedures. Provides services which encompass the spiritual, physiological, social, and psychological aspects of care of the sick, prevention of disease, or conservation of health. The position contributes to the mission and core values of CHI Health.   ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Patient Companion is an assigned staff member whose purpose is to ensure the safety of the patient. 2. Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, participates in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who is confused, impulsive, unable to perform teach back, unable to understand, or at risk for self-harm or injury. 3. Documents per policy in the healthcare record. 4. Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility for ongoing development, practice, and education. Maintains a safe work environment. Fosters a collaborative environment in support of the patient care. 5. Sets priorities for response and communicates with appropriate personnel. 6. Responds appropriately in emergency situations as support for clinical staff.

Job Summary:   This job is responsible for monitoring patients with behavioral/cognitive issues or other areas of potential concern who need to be observed on a continual basis in order to quickly identify circumstances that could impact their ongoing safety and care.  An incumbent monitors patients located in multiple facilities across the United States, including external customer hospitals.  Monitoring is executed from a remote location, utilizing live non-recorded streaming video equipment/multiple site-specific video observation platforms to ensure that patients are interacting with the environment in a safe and appropriate manner at all times.  Monitoring multiple patients in multiple hospitals, using multiple video observation platforms, access EMRs through separate hospital portals and incorporate potential nuances to workflow from any of our hospitals (different protocols, communication systems, etc).   An incumbent monitors patients for signs of detrition, agitation, impulsiveness and/or attempts to get of bed/chair unassisted, for pulling on lines, tubes or other medical devices and for vomiting in patients wearing C-pap or Bi-pap masks.  Work also includes establishing/maintaining effective communication channels with bedside direct patient care staff, reporting potentially dangerous changes in patient behavior, and escalating communications as necessary using established protocols and best judgment.    Work requires the ability to simultaneously monitor patients located in the assigned hospital(s) utilizing multiple video observation platforms, EMR ports and workflow protocols.   Essential Job Functions: - Observes assigned patients by monitoring non-recorded streaming video equipment linked to a live feed from a camera situated in the patient’s room or other hospital-specific video observation platforms. - Identifies changes in the patient’s behavior and/or condition in accordance with established guidelines. - Initiates timely communication (through communications system or telephone) with on-site clinical staff to report situations needing immediate and direct intervention to maintain patient safety and comfort. - Documents observations and subsequent actions taken to maintain timely and accurate record. - Perform related duties as required.

Job Summary:   This job is responsible for monitoring patients with behavioral/cognitive issues or other areas of potential concern who need to be observed on a continual basis in order to quickly identify circumstances that could impact their ongoing safety and care.  An incumbent monitors patients located in multiple facilities across the United States, including external customer hospitals.  Monitoring is executed from a remote location, utilizing live non-recorded streaming video equipment/multiple site-specific video observation platforms to ensure that patients are interacting with the environment in a safe and appropriate manner at all times.    Monitoring multiple patients in multiple hospitals, using multiple video observation platforms, access EMRs through separate hospital portals and incorporate potential nuances to workflow from any of our hospitals (different protocols, communication systems, etc). An incumbent monitors patients for signs of detrition, agitation, impulsiveness and/or attempts to get of bed/chair unassisted, for pulling on lines, tubes or other medical devices and for vomiting in patients wearing C-pap or Bi-pap masks.  Work also includes establishing/maintaining effective communication channels with bedside direct patient care staff, reporting potentially dangerous changes in patient behavior, and escalating communications as necessary using established protocols and best judgment.  Work requires the ability to simultaneously monitor patients located in the assigned hospital(s) utilizing multiple video observation platforms, EMR ports and workflow protocols.   Essential Job Functions: - Observes assigned patients by monitoring non-recorded streaming video equipment linked to a live feed from a camera situated in the patient’s room or other hospital-specific video observation platforms. - Identifies changes in the patient’s behavior and/or condition in accordance with established guidelines. - Initiates timely communication (through communications system or telephone) with on-site clinical staff to report situations needing immediate and direct intervention to maintain patient safety and comfort. - Documents observations and subsequent actions taken to maintain timely and accurate record. - Perform related duties as required.

  1.     COMMUNICATION Utilizes effective, healthy verbal and non-verbal communication Identifies self and role to others in a professional manner. Ensures that communication in the presence of the patient is patient-related Notifies the RN of abnormal behaviors or changes in the patient condition.  Utilizes communication techniques learned in CPI to de-escalate situations   2.     PATIENT CARE Follows individualized patient treatment plan Assists patients to comply with unit rules Maintains a safe environment Performs at prescribed intervals safety checks on assigned patients and documents checks Promotes safety boundaries for patient at risk for violence. Identifies and reports inappropriate patient behavior and redirects patient conversation and activity Monitors patient visitation and assists in screening visitors for contraband Promotes patient independence while maintaining safety.   3.     DOCUMENTATION       Documents observations according to the plan of care.     4.     FLEXIBILITY Demonstrates flexibility in accomplishing work tasks. Demonstrates healthy adaptation to changing dynamics on the unit      

  1.     COMMUNICATION Utilizes effective, healthy verbal and non-verbal communication Identifies self and role to others in a professional manner. Ensures that communication in the presence of the patient is patient-related Notifies the RN of abnormal behaviors or changes in the patient condition.  Utilizes communication techniques learned in CPI to de-escalate situations   2.     PATIENT CARE Follows individualized patient treatment plan Assists patients to comply with unit rules Maintains a safe environment Performs at prescribed intervals safety checks on assigned patients and documents checks Promotes safety boundaries for patient at risk for violence. Identifies and reports inappropriate patient behavior and redirects patient conversation and activity Monitors patient visitation and assists in screening visitors for contraband Promotes patient independence while maintaining safety.   3.     DOCUMENTATION       Documents observations according to the plan of care.       4.     FLEXIBILITY Demonstrates flexibility in accomplishing work tasks. Demonstrates healthy adaptation to changing dynamics on the unit

  1.     COMMUNICATION Utilizes effective, healthy verbal and non-verbal communication Identifies self and role to others in a professional manner. Ensures that communication in the presence of the patient is patient-related Notifies the RN of abnormal behaviors or changes in the patient condition.  Utilizes communication techniques learned in CPI to de-escalate situations   2.     PATIENT CARE Follows individualized patient treatment plan Assists patients to comply with unit rules Maintains a safe environment Performs at prescribed intervals safety checks on assigned patients and documents checks Promotes safety boundaries for patient at risk for violence. Identifies and reports inappropriate patient behavior and redirects patient conversation and activity Monitors patient visitation and assists in screening visitors for contraband Promotes patient independence while maintaining safety.   3.     DOCUMENTATION       Documents observations according to the plan of care.     4.     FLEXIBILITY Demonstrates flexibility in accomplishing work tasks. Demonstrates healthy adaptation to changing dynamics on the unit

  The Patient Companion, under the direction of a Licensed Practitioner, assists in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who requires close monitoring and/or may be confused, impulsive, or at risk for injury. The Patient Companion will follow assigned duties and responsibilities as directed by the Registered Nurse and in alignment with CHI Health policy and procedures. Provides services which encompass the spiritual, physiological, social, and psychological aspects of care of the sick, prevention of disease, or conservation of health. The position contributes to the mission and core values of CHI Health.   ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Patient Companion is an assigned staff member whose purpose is to ensure the safety of the patient. 2. Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, participates in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who is confused, impulsive, unable to perform teach back, unable to understand, or at risk for self-harm or injury. 3. Documents per policy in the healthcare record. 4. Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility for ongoing development, practice, and education. Maintains a safe work environment. Fosters a collaborative environment in support of the patient care. 5. Sets priorities for response and communicates with appropriate personnel. 6. Responds appropriately in emergency situations as support for clinical staff.

  The Patient Companion, under the direction of a Licensed Practitioner, assists in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who requires close monitoring and/or may be confused, impulsive, or at risk for injury. The Patient Companion will follow assigned duties and responsibilities as directed by the Registered Nurse and in alignment with CHI Health policy and procedures. Provides services which encompass the spiritual, physiological, social, and psychological aspects of care of the sick, prevention of disease, or conservation of health. The position contributes to the mission and core values of CHI Health.   ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Patient Companion is an assigned staff member whose purpose is to ensure the safety of the patient. 2. Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, participates in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who is confused, impulsive, unable to perform teach back, unable to understand, or at risk for self-harm or injury. 3. Documents per policy in the healthcare record. 4. Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility for ongoing development, practice, and education. Maintains a safe work environment. Fosters a collaborative environment in support of the patient care. 5. Sets priorities for response and communicates with appropriate personnel. 6. Responds appropriately in emergency situations as support for clinical staff.

Job Summary:   This job is responsible for monitoring patients with behavioral/cognitive issues or other areas of potential concern who need to be observed on a continual basis in order to quickly identify circumstances that could impact their ongoing safety and care. Monitoring is executed from a remote location, using live non-recorded streaming video equipment to ensure that the patient is interacting with the environment in a safe and appropriate manner at all times. An incumbent monitors patients for signs of detrition, agitation, impulsiveness and/or attempts to get of bed/chair unassisted, for pulling on lines, tubes or other medical devices and for vomiting in patients wearing C-pap or Bi-pap masks. Work also includes establishing/maintaining effective communication channels with bedside direct patient care staff, reporting potentially dangerous changes in patient behavior, and escalating communications as necessary using established protocols and best judgment.   Essential Duties: - Observes assigned patients by monitoring non-recorded streaming video equipment linked to a live feed from a camera situated in the patient’s room. - Maintains continuous surveillance of assigned patients/rooms to ensure patient is interacting appropriately with care environment and surroundings; initiates communication with patient as appropriate. - Directs patient care staff to the patient room when necessary. - Reports camera disruption or obstructions to patient care team in a timely manner. - Identifies changes in the patient’s behavior and/or condition in accordance with established guidelines. - In response to observed changes in patient behavior and notifies care staff of observed changes. Increased agitation; Interacting inappropriately with care tools (e.g. IV pumps, lines, drains or airways); Attempts to leave bed/chair, etc. - Identifies inappropriate behavior from patient visitors and notifies care staff. - Identifies and requests corrective action to be taken to address obstructed camera view. - Initiates timely communication (through communications system or telephone) with on-site clinical staff to report situations needing immediate and direct intervention to maintain patient safety and comfort. - Quickly notifies bedside care staff of changes using phone, communications system, cell phone or other communication device as necessary. - Communicates with patient/family in the room, quickly, professionally and with courtesy and kindness. - Communicates any sub-optimal viewing conditions to bedside staff, suggest corrective action and determines whether patient can be safely observed. - Documents observations and subsequent actions taken to maintain timely and accurate record. - Documents, using established Electronic Medical Record tool, calls to care providers, changes in patient condition and visits by family and friends. - Documents and reports adverse events using the IRIS system. - Documents and reports system and/or equipment malfunctions to the appropriate party. - Performs related duties as required.

  JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE The Patient Companion, under the direction of a Licensed Practitioner, assists in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who requires close monitoring and/or may be confused, impulsive, or at risk for injury. The Patient Companion will follow assigned duties and responsibilities as directed by the Registered Nurse and in alignment with CHI Health policy and procedures. Provides services which encompass the spiritual, physiological, social, and psychological aspects of care of the sick, prevention of disease, or conservation of health. The position contributes to the mission and core values of CHI Health.   ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Patient Companion is an assigned staff member whose purpose is to ensure the safety of the patient. - Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, participates in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who is confused, impulsive, unable to perform teach back, unable to understand, or at risk for self-harm or injury. - Documents per policy in the healthcare record. - Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility for ongoing development, practice, and education. Maintains a safe work environment. Fosters a collaborative environment in support of the patient care. - Sets priorities for response and communicates with appropriate personnel. - Responds appropriately in emergency situations as support for clinical staff.    

Are you interested in pursuing a career in healthcare? We looking for customer service focused and detail oriented candidates for our Patient Companion openings to support our expansion of our virtual healthcare services. Come join our team and join the healthcare field today! What We Have To Offer:   • Opportunity to work in a virtual health setting as we expand our services across the country • Faith-based culture with commitment to our Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence, where we value positive team players • Competitive wages and generous employee benefits program About This Position:   Our Patient Companions work from a centralized, virtual command center location in Tacoma, Washington, to monitor patients that have behavioral/cognitive issues or have other potential areas for concern. An incumbent monitors patients located in multiple facilities across the United States, including external customer hospitals. The position involves utilizing multiple video observation platforms and incorporating potential nuances regarding the workflows and preferences of the hospitals. Our Patient Companion roles are essential to assist with monitoring patient safety and has ongoing communication with the clinical staff providing the direct, on-site patient care. Day-To-Day Responsibilities: • Observes assigned patients by monitoring non-recorded streaming video equipment linked to a live feed from a camera situated in the patient’s room or other hospital-specific video observation platforms. • Identifies changes in the patient’s behavior and/or condition in accordance with established guidelines. • Initiates timely communication (through communications system or telephone) with on-site clinical staff to report situations needing immediate and direct intervention to maintain patient safety and comfort. • Documents observations and subsequent actions taken to maintain timely and accurate record.

  The Patient Companion, under the direction of a Licensed Practitioner, assists in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who requires close monitoring and/or may be confused, impulsive, or at risk for injury. The Patient Companion will follow assigned duties and responsibilities as directed by the Registered Nurse and in alignment with CHI Health policy and procedures. Provides services which encompass the spiritual, physiological, social, and psychological aspects of care of the sick, prevention of disease, or conservation of health. The position contributes to the mission and core values of CHI Health.   ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Patient Companion is an assigned staff member whose purpose is to ensure the safety of the patient. - Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, participates in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who is confused, impulsive, unable to perform teach back, unable to understand, or at risk for self-harm or injury. - Documents per policy in the healthcare record. - Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility for ongoing development, practice, and education. Maintains a safe work environment. Fosters a collaborative environment in support of the patient care. - Sets priorities for response and communicates with appropriate personnel. - Responds appropriately in emergency situations as support for clinical staff.

The Patient Companion, under the direction of a Licensed Practitioner, assists in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who requires close monitoring and/or may be confused, impulsive, or at risk for injury. The Patient Companion will follow assigned duties and responsibilities as directed by the Registered Nurse and in alignment with CHI Health policy and procedures. Provides services which encompass the spiritual, physiological, social, and psychological aspects of care of the sick, prevention of disease, or conservation of health. The position contributes to the mission and core values of CHI Health.   ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Patient Companion is an assigned staff member whose purpose is to ensure the safety of the patient. 2. Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, participates in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient who is confused, impulsive, unable to perform teach back, unable to understand, or at risk for self-harm or injury. 3. Documents per policy in the healthcare record. 4. Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility for ongoing development, practice, and education. Maintains a safe work environment. Fosters a collaborative environment in support of the patient care. 5. Sets priorities for response and communicates with appropriate personnel. 6. Responds appropriately in emergency situations as support for clinical staff.