Cleveland Clinic Health System
Healthcare
PRNPatientCompanion
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“PRN Patient Companion at Cleveland Clinic Health System. Skills: Patient observation, Patient companionship, Direct patient care. Assist with direct patient care. Assist with indirect patient care”
Industry & Context.
Identify changes in patient status
Requires full body motion, Requires manual finger dexterity, Extensive standing, Extensive walking, Exerting 20-50 pounds force, Exerting 10-25 pounds force, Follow standard precautions, Use personal protective equipment, Comply with influenza program, Obtain influenza vaccination, Obtain approved exemption
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma or GED, 48 hours within a six-week period
Nice to Have
Heartsaver BLS certification, Knowledge of basic patient care
What You'll Do.
Assist with direct patient care
Assist with indirect patient care
Measure pulse oximetry
Assure patient safety
Prevent equipment removal
Prevent equipment disconnection
Assist patients with transport
Assist patients with tests
Assist patients with transfers
Assist patients with ambulation
Identify changes in patient status
Report changes in patient status
Complete all documentation
Provide hand-off communication
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work alongside caregivers; Work with diverse populations; Work with numerous units
Communication Scope
Hand-off communication
Full Job Description
## At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. ## We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and ****The Power of Every One.**** ### Job Title PRN Patient Companion ### Location Akron ### Facility Akron General Medical Center ### Department Float Pool-Cleveland Clinic Akron General ### Job Code AK9794 ### Shift Variable ### Schedule 7:00am-7:30pm/7:00pm-7:30am ### Job Summary ### Job Details Join the Cleveland Clinic team at our Akron General Medical Center, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Patient Companion, you will provide caregiver support by assisting with constant observation of patients as assigned by the Registered Nurse. You will provide patients with comfort and companionship while delivering direct and indirect care. In the Float Pool position, you will work with diverse populations of patients in numerous units, departments and/or locations while learning from many of our best caregivers. **A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) varying shifts, which can include days, evenings, nights and weekends. You must work 48 hours within a six-week period.** A caregiver who excels in this role will: * Assist with direct and indirect patient care for one to two patients, such as rooming, vital signs, weight and pulse oximetry. If assigned to a closed unit, you will observe three to four patients. * Assure patient safety by ensuring that catheters, tubes or other medical equipment have not been rem
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