Telesitter

Catholic Health System • Bethpage, NY

79d • $24 - $24

About The Position

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve outcomes - to every patient, every time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience as a Nurse's Aide in a hospital environment is preferred.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time and view multiple screens.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain visual observation at all times.
• Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room.
• Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
• First line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors.
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the AvaSys Telesitter Solution Software.
• Seeks help or advice as soon as possible when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.
• Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.
• Assures patient environment safety.
• Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to Charge Nurse.
• Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment.
• Arranges meal break times with nurse and informs nurse prior to leaving monitoring station for any reason so that relief may be provided to ensure constant patient observation.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the appropriate care to this patient population based on the patient's individualized treatment plan as delegated by the RN.
• Seeks help from Nursing staff when appropriate.
• When 2 Telesitters are on duty will orient the patient to the room including the white board.
• When 2 Telesitters are on duty will ensure patient safety and that call bell is within reach.
• Performs purposeful hourly rounding using a script that includes the 3 P's.
• Provides patient with explanations as necessary, but does not counsel or provide opinions.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED