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Safety Companion

Ballad Health logoBallad Health2 openings in Elizabethton, TNPRNPosted 3w ago
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About the job

Job Description

Summary

The Safety Companion shall provide support services to the nursing unit under the supervision of a RN. The Safety Companion is responsible for direct observation of an assigned patient and ensuring patient safety at all times. The Safety Companion, on occasion, when not accompanying a patient, may be responsible for transporting supplies and equipment, routine housekeeping duties, and report to nursing any issues regarding patient care. The Safety Companion will follow nursing department and hospital policies and procedures, including guidelines for the role of the Safety Companion.

Requirements

It is vital that an individual in this position be capable of good communication skills. It is of the utmost importance that written communication is legible.

Work Requirements:

Shift: Night

On Call: No

Weekends: Rotating

Travel Required: No Travel

Shift Details: 7p-7a

City/State: Elizabethton, TN

Location

Sycamore Shoals Hospital

From Ballad Health's job posting for Elizabethton, TN, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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Ballad Health is a health system in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, based in Johnson City, with hospitals in Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol and the surrounding towns.

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