Primary City/State:

Greeley, Colorado

Department Name:

Med/Surg Float-Hosp

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Primary Location Salary Range:

$15.30/hr - $22.95/hr, based on education & experience

In accordance with Colorado???s EPEWA Equal Pay Transparency Rules.

Good health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health, we understand that, and that???s why we work hard every day to make a difference in people???s lives. Do you like the idea of making a positive change in people???s lives ??? and your own? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.??

We are looking for Patient Companions to join our teams at our Northern Colorado hospitals- North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, McKee Medical Center in Loveland and Banner Fort Collins Medical Center. We have a part-time day opening (two-12 hour shifts per week) 24 hours per week at this time. This would be a great position for nursing students or anyone wanting to gain some experience in a hospital setting.

Our Patient Companions work 12 hour shifts, every third weekend and a couple of holidays a year. Weekend rotations are required in this role. Enjoy a flat rate $1.50/hour weekend shift differential and an $4/hr-night shift differential when you work between the hours of 7PM and 7AM.

Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

A 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees, North Colorado Medical Center is the largest hospital in the region. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. For the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides oversight to a patient or a group of patients. This can include but is not limited to sitting with the patient. This position is responsible to communicate with the Registered Nurse (RN) upon arrival and departure. The RN will provide instruction to this position as to the expectations and any pertinent patient information. This position will check in and out patient belongings. Will ensure the milieu is safe and secure at all times. Is aware of the patient???s status and privilege level and reports any pertinent findings to the RN.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Follows a plan communicated by the RN when providing support services to patients.

2. Communicates the services provided to the patient with the supervisor/Registered Nurse.

3. Communicates changes in the patient???s condition, environment or situation to the RN.

4. Practices de-escalation techniques and intervenes early. Aware of personal characteristics that increase escalation of the patient.

5. This position is accountable to provide safe de-escalations techniques and intervenes for all patients. The budgetary responsibility of the of this position is to effectively manage time by avoiding overtime, maintaining staffing band, The position is responsible for providing excellent customer service to a variety of internal and external customers

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Basic Cardiac Life Support, mandatory safety, hazardous materials, and infection control inservices will be included in orientation and required on a periodic basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.