Patient Safety Companion - Methodist Emergency

Carle Health
Carle Health

Peoria, IL, USA

USD 15.74-25.5 / hour

Posted on Jul 15, 2026

Patient Safety Companion - Methodist Emergency

Location US-IL-Peoria
ID 2026-20991
Category
Patient Care
Position Type
As Needed (PRN)
Remote
Yes
Shift
As Needed
Schedule
As needed
Weekend Requirements
as needed
Holiday Requirements
as needed
On-Call Requirements
no

Overview

To provide additional assistance in monitoring patients for various safety risks and the prevention of harm.

Responsibilities

Ensure patient's safety by providing a safe environment

Directly observes identified patient(s) at all times during assigned shift

Provides activities as necessary for patient entertainment and treatment purposes

Removes items from patient room/surroundings that are potentially dangerous

Ensures implementation of patient safety protocols including but not limited to elopement risk, suicide risk, self-harm potential, fall risk, and risk of aggression.

Maintains patient's privacy and ensure confidentiality
Assist patient with routine activities

Assists patient with meal selection (as appropriate)

Assists with tray set up if no restrictions

Answers patient phone or assists patient in making calls

Notifies nursing staff to assist patient with clinical activities
Coordinate care with appropriate hospital personnel

Consults with Lead RN or assigned RN, Security, other staff as needed

Reports intake and output to assigned RN

Reports observations about patient and patient's behavior to assigned RN

Reports changes in patient behavior to nursing staff in timely manner
Document implementation of safety protocols

Ensures safety protocols are utilized according to policy

Documents implementation of appropriate protocols

Documents proof of observation and other protocols on flow sheet

Qualifications

Certifications: Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training within 3 months - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required), Work Experience:

Carle Health Company Overview

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $15.74per hour - $25.5per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.



Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

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