Video Monitor/Patient Care Tech (p/t)- Days/Eves
About The Position
Shifts: 3 eight-hour shifts, rotating days/evenings and working every other weekend Required: High School Diploma or GED At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career. Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care. Our accolades include the following: The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety Healthgrades - America's 50 Best Hospitals U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you'll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we're not just part of the community - we are its center. Summary: Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. Maintain patient safety utilizing a video monitoring system under the supervision of licensed professional staff. Works as a Patient Care Technician when video monitoring function is not required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Data entry
- Minimum 6 months experience as Patient Care Technician.
- Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the video monitoring system software.
- Excellent verbal communication skills (must speak and understand English).
- Excellent service excellent behaviors.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in the acute care setting.
- Previous direct patient care experience.
- Bilingual.
- Nursing Assistant certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintains visual observation of specified patients at all times. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device that is in the patient room. Immediately summons nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
- Monitors and maintains safety of up to 12 patients via video monitoring using communication and alerts to the clinical staff and re-direction to any patient at risk for injury.
- Provides appropriate care to this patient population based on the patients individualized treatment plan as delegated by the RN.
- Participates in a required handoff of pertinent information and behaviors about assigned patients upon arriving on the unit and at change of shift. Arranges meal break times with charge nurse so that relief may be provided to ensure constant patient observation.
- Provides patient with verbal direction as necessary. Demonstrates behaviors in line with WCHN Service Excellence Standards
- Works as a Patient Care Technician if the video monitoring function is not required.
- Follows safe work practices, attitudes, safety rules, and prevents unsafe conditions and behaviors. Participates in organizational and departmental safety programs.
- Seeks help or assistance when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others. Identifies, escalates and reports to the covering RN or charge nurse, any potential safety hazards. Ensures any identified safety issue has been addressed and acted on.
- Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
