<p>Job Description Summary</p> <p>Under general supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Patient Safety Companion monitors the patient closely at all times and never leaves the patient alone to ensure patient safety. This role assists patients with activities of daily living and performs other general patient care duties as directed by the Registered Nurse. The Patient Safety Companion notifies the Registered Nurse immediately of any patient concerns. When not functioning as a Patient Safety Companion, this role provides clerical support for the nurse's station as assigned.</p> <p>Entity</p> <p>Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)</p> <p>Worker Type</p> <p>Employee</p> <p>Worker Sub-Type</p> <p>Regular</p> <p>Cost Center</p> <p>CC000424 CHS - Emergency DPOD (IOP)</p> <p>Pay Rate Type</p> <p>Hourly</p> <p>Pay Grade</p> <p>Health-15</p> <p>Scheduled Weekly Hours</p> <p>36</p> <p>Work Shift</p> <p>Nights (United States of America)</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain a Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.</p> <p>Additional Job Description</p> <p>Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 0-6months</p> <p>If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!</p> <p>The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.</p> <p>Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees</p>