Patient Observer - Virtual Sitter - eMedicine- Multiple Shifts
About the position Responsibilities • Continuously observes activity and behavior of multiple patients at a monitor station utilizing Virtual Sitter software to ensure a safe patient environment. • Verbally redirects patients over a digital 2-way audio device that is in the patient room and immediately summons nursing staff if assistance is required. • Identifies potential patient safety risks/concerns and communicates them to the RN. • Participates in hand-off of pertinent patient information/behavior at shift change and arranges meal breaks and other relief times to ensure constant patient observation. • Provides patients with explanations as necessary but does not counsel or provide opinions. • Seeks assistance when a patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others and participates in collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues. • Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from patient rooms and reports findings to RN in a timely manner. • Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements • High School diploma or equivalent required. • Experience working in a hospital preferred. • Certified with Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred. Benefits • 100% tuition assistance • Wellness initiatives • Generous paid time off • Paid parental leave • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer • Various resources to support employees both personally and professionally.