ED Behavioral Health Zone C- Patient Care Partner- Per Diem

Job description

Connecticut Children’s is committed to providing a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees. The Patient Care Partner promotes the safety, health and comfort of patients, families and staff as related to the care of behavioral health/ psychiatry patients in the hospital. The Patient Care Partner may be assigned to Emergency Department or inpatient units to meet the unique needs of this population of patients. The Patient Care Partner is a staff member who has been trained to visually monitor a patient and provide direct patient contact or care. The Patient Care Partner may be assigned to the following patients: - Homicide attempt - Positive screen with suicide assessment or suicide attempt - Violent behavior towards self or others - Elopement/ wander risk - Fall risk - Confused mental state/ cognitive impairment - Patients with eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia) Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Patient Care: - Receives hand off from the care team to include reason for observation, patient behaviors and any concerns/ risks. Provides hand off at the end of assignment. - Notifies the primary nurse of changes in patient behavior. Collaborate with patient...