Patient Companion / Virtual Patient Observation Program, Full time, Days

#REF!•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Patient Companion / Virtual Patient Observation Program Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: The is an in- person position working at 8200 Walnut Hill Ln., Dallas, TX Work hours: Full time, Days working 7a-7p Department highlights: Opportunity to innovate healthcare Professional advancement opportunities Strong teamwork and collaboration Here’s What You Need High School Diploma or Equivalent required The Virtual Care Patient Companion is a member of the health care team working remotely from centralized location under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager of the Virtual Care Center. The Virtual Care Companion provides continuous technology enabled monitoring and surveillance/observation with intervention steps and escalation paths to support patient safety and prevention of injury. In addition to the required qualifications, a successful Virtual Care Patient Companion will Utilizes the technology required for virtual patient observation and interventions for safe patient care. Demonstrates competency in the set-up and ongoing use of virtual patient observation monitoring software, computer hardware, and communication devices. Collaborates with hospital unit nursing staff to set up camera to optimize patient visibility and conduct positive patient identification. Assures alarms are activated with appropriate settings and are sufficiently audible. Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee Depending on status, benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits. Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. . Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together! Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected] #LI-RT1

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
1 year experience in an patient care setting/role such as a Nurse Aide’s, Patient Care Tech, Monitor Tech, or other nursing support role required

Nice To Haves

Acute Care experience preferred
PCT, CNA, or CMA experience helpful

Responsibilities

Utilizes the technology required for virtual patient observation and interventions for safe patient care.
Demonstrates competency in the set-up and ongoing use of virtual patient observation monitoring software, computer hardware, and communication devices.
Collaborates with hospital unit nursing staff to set up camera to optimize patient visibility and conduct positive patient identification.
Assures alarms are activated with appropriate settings and are sufficiently audible.