Virtual Safety Attendant
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Min
USD $15.75/Hr.
Max
USD $22.52/Hr.
Overview
Under the supervision of the registered nurse or designee the Virtual Patient Safety Technician is responsible for providing constant patient observation and monitoring of assigned patients to minimize safety risks. Observation includes more than one patient at a time at the monitoring station. The Safety Technician must be able to clearly see at all times all patients for which the team member is responsible.
Qualifications
Education:
- GED/high school diploma preferred.
Experience:
- Relevant experience preferred.
- Previous experience in acute care setting.
- Previous direct patient care experience preferred.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Attention to detail
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
Responsibilities
Maintains the safety and security of patients at high risk for safety events.
- Provides monitoring and documentation for patients that are at risk for elopement or injury as delegated by the nurse.
- Will notify the unit nursing team through communication devices or alarms if the patient requires immediate assistance.
- Utilizes the technology required for visualization and interventions for safe patient care in accordance with departmental standards policies and procedures.
Promotes efficient and effective functioning of the unit/hospital.
- Complies with established policies procedures standards and guidelines.
- Meets punctuality and attendance expectations.
- Uses designated lines of communication and authority.
- Cooperates with all members of the healthcare team.
- Interacts with patient/visitors and others in a courteous and respectful manner.
- Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of computers and technology.
- Superior communication skills.
Performs other related work as required or requested.
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Hospital Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Hospitality Experience
- Basic Math
- Laundry
- Cleaning Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Guest Services
- Cash Handling
- Commercial Cleaning
