Video Monitor Aide (Part-Time, Evenings)

Rochester Regional Health

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides continuous observation and surveillance, via continuous video monitoring, of assigned patients. First line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at-risk behavior. Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. It is critical that the Video Monitor Assistant (VMA) provides timely and accurate communication via phone as well as accurate documentation. Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / Equivalent

Nice To Haves

• None

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the video monitoring software.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the appropriate care to this patient population based on the patient’s individualized plan as delegated by the RN.
• Maintains visual observation at all times.
• Dedicated attention to observing patients with no outside distractions (such as personal phone, etc.)
• Verbally redirects patient over the digital 2-way audio device that is in the patient’s room.
• Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
• Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment.
• Never leaves monitor station unattended if patients are being monitored.
• Provides patients with explanations as appropriate.
• Maintain documentation.
• Seeks help or advice as soon as possible when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.
• Participates in collaborative identification of and reporting of safety issues.
• Assures the patient’s environment is safe.
• Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to Charge nurse or Primary nurse.
• Functions in role of CNA when there are no patients to be monitored via continuous video monitoring.

Benefits

• Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

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