Patient Monitor Tech/CNA Night Shift

Advocate Health • Milwaukee, WI

2d • $21 - $31

About The Position

The Patient Monitor Tech/CNA primarily works in a virtual patient monitoring environment in a business office near St. Luke’s Medical Center. The role involves remotely observing 8–12 patients at a time to support their safety and promptly report concerns to the care team. Occasional onsite shifts at St. Luke’s Medical Center, approximately once every six weeks, involve working as a patient sitter or CNA.

The position requires continuous visual and audio observation, use of a two-way audio device to verbally redirect patients, and immediate notification of nursing staff when a patient needs physical assistance. The incumbent maintains patient dignity and privacy, communicates patient safety concerns to floor staff, participates in shift handoffs, and uses Avasure software to observe patients enrolled in the Virtual Monitoring Program.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Typically one year of experience in patient care.
• Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry where the team member practices.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within 45 days.
• Ability to continuously monitor up to 12 patients while remaining alert and focused.
• Use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes.
• Prioritize simultaneous situations and multitask efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with patients using a headset and microphone.
• Basic Microsoft Windows and computer experience.
• Functional vision and hearing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous visual and audio observation of patients and verbally redirect patients using the two-way audio device in their rooms.
• Immediately summon nursing staff when a patient requires physical assistance.
• Provide floor staff with timely information when a patient poses a safety concern to themselves or others.
• Collaborate in identifying and reporting patient safety issues, seek assistance to remove potential safety hazards, and report findings to appropriate staff.
• Monitor the patient safety environment and follow safety rules, guidelines, and organizational and department safety programs.
• Maintain patient dignity and privacy.
• Participate in shift reports with staff coming into or leaving the shift, reviewing pertinent information and behaviors.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Avasure software and the skills necessary to observe patients enrolled in the Virtual Monitoring Program.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay where applicable
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED