Patient Telesitter - Telemetry

PeaceHealth • Springfield, OR

250d • $22 - $33 • Remote

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Patient Telesitter - Telemetry for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Night position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $22.56 - $33.48. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Requirements

• High School Diploma Preferred or equivalent.
• Completion of monitoring equipment class within 1 month of hire.
• 1 year Preferred: Patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting.
• Certified Nurse Assistant 2 - Oregon.
• Basic Life Support Required Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes nursing assistant skills to provide continuous remote monitoring, support and observation of assigned patients through a Telesitter software system.
• Coordinates relief when leaving the station, to maintain constant patient observation.
• Maintains visual patient observation at all times.
• Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device as needed to ensure patient safety.
• Summons nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
• Provides patient with explanations as necessary through monitoring system voice output.
• Escalates to clinical staff on unit if patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.
• Ensures patient's primary language, if other than English, is assigned in system.
• Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues and ensures patient environment safety.
• Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to charge nurse.
• Escalates any patient safety hazard identified in room to clinical staff or unit.
• Participates in safe patient hand-off at break or change of shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical/dental/vision coverage.
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED