Augusta Health
Virtual Sitter Monitor Tech/Patient Observer - Float Pool (Part-time) (Creative Design)
The virtual sitter monitor technician provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. First line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors. Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies.
This is not a remote position. Position will be located at the main hospital.
The Patient Safety Observer role is a position providing support to the patient care team by providing constant observation and monitoring of assigned patients to ensure safety and prevention of injury. Responsible for one-on-one direct, continuous observation for the purpose of injury prevention of patients who might be at high risk to injure themselves or others due to confusion, delirium, self-destructive behavior, or a high likely hood of falling. Responsible for keeping the patient in his/her line of vision at all times and working with others in the healthcare team to assure prompt intervention to prevent physical harm to patients ensuring optimal patient safety and patient comfort.
Requirements:
Shift Requirement
2-12 hour shifts per week, every other weekend requirement.
One winter and one summer holiday required.
Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include:
Equal Opportunity
Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.
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