Video Monitor Aide
About The Position
The Video Monitor Aide provides continuous video observation and surveillance of assigned patients. The aide’s first action when a patient engages in at-risk behavior is to verbally redirect them. The aide summons nursing staff when a patient needs assistance and communicates promptly and accurately by phone while maintaining accurate documentation. The role requires supporting patient and institutional confidentiality and following related hospital policies. When no patients require continuous video monitoring, the aide functions in the role of a CNA. The position is in the Patient Care department at RRH Canton-Potsdam Hospital in Potsdam, New York, and is listed for 37.5 hours per week, with a Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m. schedule and every other weekend.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to maintain continuous observation and communicate and document accurately.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate understanding and proficiency in using the video monitoring software.
- Provide care appropriate to the patient population based on each patient’s individualized plan, as delegated by the RN.
- Maintain continuous visual observation and give patients dedicated attention without outside distractions.
- Verbally redirect patients using the digital two-way audio device in the patient’s room.
- Immediately summon nursing staff when a patient requires assistance.
- Participate in hand-off of pertinent patient information and behavior when arriving on the unit and at the end of the shift assignment.
- Never leave the monitor station unattended while patients are being monitored.
- Provide patients with explanations as appropriate.
- Maintain documentation.
- Seek help or advice promptly when a patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.
- Participate in collaborative identification and reporting of safety issues.
- Help ensure the patient’s environment is safe; seek assistance to remove potential hazards and report findings to the Charge Nurse or Primary Nurse.
- Perform CNA duties when no patients require continuous video monitoring.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
