Patient Companion - Chelsea Hospital

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Night Shift

Description:

Exceptional opportunity for a Patient Companion to support our vision and serve with us as a compassionate and transforming healing presence in our community. We seek Remarkable individuals from a variety of backgrounds, because diversity makes us stronger.

Part Time, benefit eligible position, scheduled 40 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks) on night (11pm-7:30am) shift with an every other weekend rotation and rotating holidays commitment floating at our Chelsea hospital campus.

As a patient companion you would have the opportunity to float to the following units:

• Atrium East (Med/Surg)

• Atrium West (Inpatient Rehabilitation)

• Courtyard East (Short Stay and Head Pain)

• Emergency

• Intensive Care Unit

The patient companion provides continuous observation and monitoring of assigned patients. Notifies nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, control or other nursing intervention. Knowledgeable and supportive of patients, the confidentiality of HIPAA protected information, and other related hospital policies.

Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success. Our patient companions receive information from the assigned nurse regarding the patient's anticipated behavior when arriving on the unit. Remains with and observes the assigned patient (s) at all times. Patient must be in direct observation at all times and never left unattended. Immediately alerts nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, exhibits unusual behavior or other nursing interventions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / LICENSURE

• Minimum of a High school diploma.

• Ability to maintain professionalism and self-control in difficult or stressful conditions. Ability to maintain attention for long periods of time.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOU AS A COLLEAGUE OF CHELSEA HOSPITAL

• Competitive compensation

• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability

• Nurse Residency Program for all new nurses! Click here for more details

• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions

• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free parking in proximity to your workplace.

Click Here to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at Chelsea Hospital.

ABOUT CHELSEA HOSPITAL

Chelsea Hospital is a 133-bed, not-for-profit hospital established in 1970 leading the way in patient safety in satisfaction. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, Chelsea Hospital is a joint venture between Trinity Health and Michigan Medicine. These two award-winning health systems bring new services to Chelsea, while sharing resources, best practices and more to drive innovation and a higher level of care. The Chelsea Hospital is nationally recognized for both quality of care and patient satisfaction by national ranking organization Press Ganey and is one of only 19 hospitals nationwide with the distinction of having a double, five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Trinity Health, a leading Catholic health care system based in Livonia, Michigan. Trinity Health operates in 22 states, employs about 133,000 colleagues and returns almost $1.1 billion to its communities annually in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.