Patient Observer Virtual Sitter eMedicine- Multiple Shifts
Patient Observer Virtual Sitter eMedicine- Multiple Shifts
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Job Description
Minimum Requirements High School diploma or equivalent required. Experience working in a hospital preferred. Licenses / Certifications / Registrations Certified with Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $14.00 $17.50 / hour
Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100 tuition assistance wellness initiatives generous paid time off paid parental leave Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer plus more. In addition to our manybenefits and perks UAB Medicineprovides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
Multiple Shifts Available:
UAB Medicine supports work/life balance. The shifts available for this unit are:
Fulltime AM: 3 12hour shifts per week
Fulltime PM: 3 12hour shifts per week
Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:
UAB Medicine is Alabamas largest singlesite employer and operates over 1200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.
U.S. News & World Reports Best Hospitals #1 in Alabama
Americas No. 1 Best Large Employer Forbes 2021
Level I Trauma Center
NCIDesignated Comprehensive Cancer Center Comprehensive Transplant Institute Comprehensive Stroke Center
Our success in patient care innovation and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career fasttrack your development or diversify your skills UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.
Job Description:
General Responsibilities To provide observation and surveillance of assigned patients. To monitor patients by use of video monitors. To communicate and/or instruct patients by use of 2way audiovisual device. To notify clinical staff of any changes in patient condition and/or safety risk level. To complete documentation of observations of patient activities patient behaviors and other safety & comfort related issues. Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Continuously observes activity and behavior of multiple patients at a monitor station utilizing Virtual Sitter software to ensure a safe patient environment.
2. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2way audio device that is in the patient room. Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
3. Identifies potential patient safety risks/concerns and communicates to the RN.
4. Participates in handoff of pertinent patient information/behavior at shift change. Arranges meal break and other relief times prior to leaving monitoring station so that backup may be provided to ensure constant patient observation.
5. Provides patient with explanations as necessary but does not counsel or provide opinions.
6. Seeks assistance when a patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others. 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.
7. Performs other duties as assigned
Employment Type
Part-Time
