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Patient Safety Companion - 12 hrs/wk - Rotating Shifts - Float Team

MUSC
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Full-time

Job Description

Summary

The Patient Safety Companion reports to the Staffing Office and Hospital Supervisors to obtain unit assignments. Under general supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Patient Safety Companion monitors the patient closely at all times and never leaves the patient alone to ensure patient safety.

This role assists patients with activities of daily living and performs other general patient care duties as directed by the Registered Nurse.

The Patient Safety Companion notifies the Registered Nurse immediately of any patient concerns. When not functioning as a Patient Safety Companion, this role provides clerical support for the nurse’s station as assigned.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000249 CHS - Administration - Nursing

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-15

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

The Patient Safety Companion reports to the Staffing Office and Hospital Supervisors to obtain unit assignments. Under general supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Patient Safety Companion monitors the patient closely at all times and never leaves the patient alone to ensure patient safety.

This role assists patients with activities of daily living and performs other general patient care duties as directed by the Registered Nurse.

The Patient Safety Companion notifies the Registered Nurse immediately of any patient concerns. When not functioning as a Patient Safety Companion, this role provides clerical support for the nurse’s station as assigned.

Additional

Job Description

Education : High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience : 0-6months

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and / or federal regulations.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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