Patient Safety Companion Float team

Part Time 24 Hours/week

Day Shift 7a-730p 

Onsite 

Summary:

The Patient Safety Companion provides continuous observation of assigned patients to promote a safe environment and help prevent. The role may be assigned to provide in‑person 1:1 observation and/or virtual (remote) observation using a telemonitoring system. In the virtual setting, the companion provides real-time observation of multiple patients, uses two‑way audio to verbally redirect as appropriate, and promptly alerts bedside clinical staff when immediate intervention is needed.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide continuous, one-on-one observation of assigned patients to ensure safety and prevent harm. In the virtual environment, provide continuous remote observation of patients from a centralized monitoring location using a telemonitoring system.
2. Maintain constant alertness and a calm, professional presence while remaining within required line-of-sight of the patient. In the virtual environment, use two‑way audio to verbally redirect patients away from unsafe behaviors as the first response when appropriate.
3. Utilize approved, evidence-based verbal de-escalation techniques to reduce agitation or unsafe behaviors.
4. Promptly communicate and escalate any changes in patient condition, behavior, or safety concerns to licensed nursing staff.
5. Maintain a safe patient environment by proactively identifying safety risks and communicating or addressing hazards in accordance with assigned observation responsibilities.
6. Accurately document patient observations, behaviors, and interventions in the electronic health record (e.g., EPIC) in a timely manner.
7. Prioritize and complete assigned tasks efficiently while supporting unit workflow and patient needs.
8. Follow all organizational policies, safety protocols and procedures related to patient observation and safety.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

Part Time

FTE: 0.600000

Status: Onsite