Overview

　　CHI Health Immanuel located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street offers a full-service hospital cancer center rehabilitation center specialty spine hospital and more. For well over a century our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve.

　　CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

　　Responsibilities

　　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.

　　Qualifications

　　Required Education: Does Not Apply

　　Required Licensure & Certifications:

　　BLS within 14 days of employment start date.

　　Mandatory Adult/Child Abuse Reporting. APS – IA & NE within 6 months of employment start date.

　　Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Physical and mental health, emotional maturity and interpersonal competence. Demonstrated ability to effect planned change in a positive manner. Able to work with an interdisciplinary team. Able to appropriately resolve conflict and crisis situations. Knowledge of critical thinking skills, verbal and written communication skills, technical/computer skills, attention to detail, customer service skills, adaptability, maintain confidentiality.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　One year of experience in the Behavioral Health or Human Service field or Nurse Aide training is preferred. Will consider current nursing students or students studying a Human Services field.

　　Pay Range

　　$11.85 - $16.30 /hour

　　We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.