Behavioral Health Patient Care Companion

34900 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Nursing: 5C 5E

Full time

Yes

40

0700-1530; 1.0 FTE

Pay Range:

$18.85 - $28.30

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 p