Patient Safety Companion — Float Team

Job overview

The Patient Safety Companion — Float Team role is onsite in Charleston, SC, supporting adult and pediatric patient care units across the downtown campus. Compensation is not specified. The role is part of the Medical University Hospital Authority’s Meduflex Team. The companion provides continuous one-to-one observation for patients who need close monitoring, helping maintain safety, comfort, and well-being. Under a registered nurse’s supervision, the role also assists with daily living needs, reports concerns promptly, and provides nurse-station clerical support when not assigned to companion duties.

What you'll do

• Maintain close observation and never leave the assigned patient alone
• assist with activities of daily living and other general patient care duties as directed by the registered nurse
• immediately notify the registered nurse of patient concerns
• provide nurse-station clerical support when assigned
• obtain unit assignments through the Staffing Office and Hospital Supervisors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

patient safety companion

float team

patient observation

adult and pediatric care

patient safety

activities of daily living

registered nurse support

charleston sc

musc

36 weekly hours

basic life support

rotating shifts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

36 scheduled weekly hours; rotating shifts and overtime may be required; Basic Life Support certification is required within four weeks of hire and must be maintained.

About the employer

MUSC is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.