Safety Companion

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you will have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.

We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, (k) matching, and life‑cycle benefits, to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The Safety Companion reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and regulatory and accreditation standards. The Safety Companion performs continual one‑on‑one patient monitoring under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

• Remain at the bedside of the assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Provide calming and reorienting conversation with patients in cases of agitation or confusion.
• Identify and remove hazards from the patient and environment, and report as appropriate.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living as delegated by the supervising RN.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while protecting against unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within one year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception:
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.