Patient Monitor Tech/CNA - Evening Shift

American Addiction Centers • Milwaukee, WI

2d • $21 - $31 • Hybrid

About The Position

The majority of this role is spent in a virtual patient monitoring environment, not at the bedside. Patient Monitor Tech/CNAs work from a business office near St. Luke’s Medical Center, where they are responsible for remotely observing 8–12 patients simultaneously to help maintain safety and report concerns to the care team. There is limited in-person responsibility, requiring occasional onsite shifts at St. Luke’s Medical Center (approximately once every 6 weeks) as a patient sitter or CNA.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days
• Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices.
• High School Graduate.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in patient care.
• Capable of continuous monitoring of up to 12 patients at one time, remaining alert and focused on patients at all times while on duty.
• Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors and staff.
• Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes.
• Ability to prioritize simultaneous situations and be efficient in multitasking.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients using a headset and microphone.
• Basic Microsoft windows and computer experience.
• Headset must be worn when on duty.
• Must have functional vision and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Maintains visual and audio observation at all times.
• Verbally redirects patient over 2 way audio device in patient room.
• Immediately summon nursing staff if the patient requires physical assistance.
• Provides floor staff with information in a timely fashion when patient poses a safety concern to themselves or others.
• Participates in collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.
• Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazards from room and reports findings to appropriate staff members.
• Monitors patient safety environment.
• Demonstrates safe work practices and attitude, follows safety rules and guidelines, works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors, and participates in organizational and department safety programs.
• Maintains patient dignity and privacy.
• Participates in report with accountable staff coming into or leaving shift.
• Review pertinent information and behaviors.
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of Avasure software.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate observation of the patients enrolled in the Virtual Monitoring Program.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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