Patient Video Monitor Tech/CNA, GMH, FT, Night

Prisma Health • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

The position involves constant patient observation via a video tele-monitoring system for patients located in the inpatient setting with an identified safety risk. The role functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring that patients are monitored effectively to maintain safety and provide timely responses to any issues that may arise.

Requirements

• Completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program.
• CNA - NURSING ASSISTANT - NCNA certification.

Nice To Haves

• Current or former South Carolina CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain continuous visual monitoring of 1 - 12 patients.
• Observe the visual stream of the patients and notify assigned nursing staff per the Patient Safety Observation Policy if an issue arises that requires staff response.
• Record initiation of visual monitoring on VMT Monitor Log to include the patient's name, unit, and the reason for visual monitoring.
• Record any verbal patient cuing and/or calls to the nursing staff in the Monitor Tech Visual Monitor Log.
• Utilize audio component to verbally redirect patient to modify at-risk behaviors.
• At time of discontinuation, place all visual monitoring logs in the patient record.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and participate in ongoing process improvement activities; incorporate process improvement results into practice.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees