PATIENT SAFETY COMPANION - FLOAT POOL - Aspirus Health : Job Details

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI is seeking a Patient Safety Companion to join our team!Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse the Patient Safety Companion (PSC) is responsible for providing in-person, constant, alert observation and monitoring of patients demonstrating behaviors that pose a threat to self or others while maintaining a direct line of sight to the patient. In collaboration with the patient care team, the PSC ensures the patient environment is free of obstacles and minimizes the risk of falls and accidental or intentional self-harm. The PSC may also assist with basic activities of daily living. HOURS: Occasional or .001 FTE, .8 hours every 2 weeks. Varied shifts. Experience/Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent beneficial.
• Knowledge of patient care and customer service standards and practices normally acquired through a demonstrated ability to read, write, remember/follow verbal or written instructions.
• Experience in a hospital or nursing home setting preferred; however, training provided upon hire.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Willing to work in adverse conditions and the ability to convey a positive image.
• Ability to read and write as well as remember and follow verbal or written instructions.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong observation ability.
• Ability to respond calmly and swiftly under pressure.
• Ability to follow direction and feedback.
• Annual competencies as required by Aspirus and/or various regulatory agencies based on entity and/or job position.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 220 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care.Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.Aspirus Health is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 11,000 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and 13 hospitals in Wisconsin, 75 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes, and a broad network of physicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.Click here to learn more.