Virtual Patient Observation Attendant, Per Diem, Onsite
About The Position
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Virtual Patient Observation Attendant observes patients via the use of technology under the close supervision and direction of the registered nurse.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Must complete mandatory education and competencies required for position.
Responsibilities
- Reports on/off duty to the registered nurses assigned to care for patients.
- Receives specific observation guidelines from the registered nurse for each patient/shift/assignment
- Ensures a safe environment for the patients, under the direction of a registered nurse
- Remains in visual contact with patients AT ALL TIMES via designated IT technology platform as directed by the registered nurse
- Identifies self to patients and/or family members or significant others
- Provides virtual continual observation and monitoring of multiple patients at a time using SLUHN designated IT platform
- Reports behavior changes and patient requests to patient’s assigned nurses
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
