Patient Companion - 60% PT Nights - Behavioral Health

The Patient Companion observes assigned patients while maintaining a continuous safe and therapeutic environment. The role of the patient companion is to provide continual direct observation at the bedside to ensure safety from falls and/or risk of injury to self or others. This individual will monitor the patient’s verbal and behavioral expressions related to any idea or intention of hurting oneself or others, thoughts of leaving without physician’s permission or to promote the safety of a patient while hospitalized. The Patient Companion has access to confidential patient information and works under the direct supervision of an RN and functions under the indirect supervision of the Director of Critical Care and Psychiatric Services.