When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

Job Summary

• Provides constant observation and companionship to assigned at-risk patients (confused, disoriented, combative, suicidal) to ensure patient's safety while in the hospital setting. Monitors for and intervenes and prevents patients from self-harm.
• Ensures patients comply with prescribed activity limits. Protects patients from falls, dislodging IV lines, O2 apparatus, catheters, and/or drains and dressings.
• Alerts nursing care staff for assistance with toileting, feeding, or other physical care needs of the patient.
• Requests immediate assistance for noted changes in patient condition and/or disruptive behaviors. Works under the direction/supervision of the nursing care team assigned to the patient

PATIENT SAFETY COMPANION

• Assist with basic non-clinical patient needs and comfort measures. -
• Assure that the environment of care is a safe environment. -
• Intervene when patient is attempting to climb out of bed/chair until assistance arrives. -
• Intervene when patient is attempting to pull at IV lines, Oxygen apparatus, catheters, drains, and dressings. -
• Notify Nursing care staff for any clinical patient care needs - toileting, feeding, pain or emergencies.
• Observe for changes in patient condition, breathing, responsiveness, behavior and/or conversation, and self-injurious behavior, notifying Nursing care staff immediately.
• Provide social interaction/distraction to patient when applicable.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Experience and Skills

• Required Skills: Strong Verbal Communications Skills, Excellent Organizational Skills

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