Advocate Children's Hospital Patient Care Companion Float Full time 7pm to 7am

Department:

34102 ACH Enterprise - Nursing Float Pool

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

.9 nights

Every third weekend

Holiday requirements

Sunday/Thursday requirements

Required to go to both campuses

Advocate Health Care

Patient Care Companion (PCC)

Pediatric Population

Full Time - 3 -12 hour shifts per week

7pm to 7am

Float between Christ and Lutheran General

• Christ - Oak Law
• Lutheran General - Park Ridge

Every third weekend

Holiday requirements

Sunday/Thursday requirements

To provide continuous safety observation of patients identified to be at risk for causing injury to him/herself or to others.  To function under the supervision of the registered nurse in providing general patient care in accordance with the individualized needs of the patient, and the standards of practice within the guidelines of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and the mission and philosophy of Advocate.    

The Patient Care Companion recognizes the needs and behaviors of patients of various age groups and provides care in a manner that is age appropriate.  The Patient Care Companion strives for patient-centered care which assures that the patient is treated holistically with dignity and respect.

Major Responsibilities:
Ensures a secure and safe environment by maintaining a continued awareness of safety hazards and observation of the patient.
4)Never leaves assigned patient unattended, ensures that patient is continuously monitored before leaving room, i..e, breaks, end of shift, to accompany patient on transport.

1)Follows established policies and procedures for precautions, i.e., suicide, seizure, falls, elopement, restraining, provides restraint alternatives when appropriate; i.e., diversional activities.

2)Follows established policies and procedures for emergency plans and codes.

3)Accompanies assigned patient at all times, i.e., walks in the hallway to various ancillary departments, bathroom, shower, etc.

Provides general patient care duties that are specific to the patient(s) served as directed by the registered nurse.
1)Provides am or pm care to include making occupied or unoccupied bed, bed bath, oral and denture care, shave back rub, and skin care.

2)Assists patient with ordered activity, i.e., ambulation, getting up to chair and back to bed, positioning, etc.

3)Assists with toileting needs of the patient including care of the incontinent patient and proper diaper usage; demonstrates awareness of patients with high risk of skin breakdown.

4)Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained such as TED hose, sequential compression devices, K-pads, cooling mattresses, etc.

5)When assigned to general floor duty, responds to call lights and communicates all patient requests in a timely manner to the registered nurse.

Performs tasks related to meeting the nutritional needs of the patient.
3)Provides proper tray set-up and patient positioning with consideration to special needs.

4)Assists patient in menu selection.

5)Provides accurate information to registered nurse for intake/output.

6)When assigned to general floor duty, assists in tray distribution and passing of waters/juices as directed by registered nurse; pick-up trays of patients who are not on intake/output or caloric monitoring.

1)Reviews dietary order and tray to ensure the patient is receiving the proper diet, communicates need for reordering to the registered nurse.

2)Assists patient with meals, feeding if needed.

Performs tasks related to meeting the nutritional needs of the patient.
1)Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

2)Communicates with patients, families, and other health professionals in a positive and respectful manner.

3)Supports patient/family teaching by working with all members of the health care team and seeks out the registered nurse when clinical information is requested, notifies the RN when family questions arise.

Contributes to the patient plan of care through the documentation of communication of patient needs and outcomes to the health care pro