Virtual Patient Observation Attendant, Onsite, Part-Time, Night Shift

St. Luke’s University Health Network • Allentown, PA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Virtual Patient Observation Attendant observes patients using technology under the close supervision and direction of a registered nurse. The attendant provides continuous virtual observation and monitoring of multiple patients through St. Luke's designated IT platform, follows patient-specific observation guidelines, supports a safe environment, and communicates patient behavior changes and requests to the assigned nurses.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Complete mandatory education and competencies required for the position.
• Able to sit for up to 8 hours per day and stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Occasionally lift, carry, and push objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Able to hear normal conversation and high and low frequencies.
• Able to see for general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision.

Responsibilities

• Report on and off duty to the registered nurses assigned to care for the patients.
• Receive specific observation guidelines from the registered nurse for each patient, shift, and assignment.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Remain in visual contact with patients at all times via the designated IT technology platform, as directed by the registered nurse.
• Identify self to patients and/or family members or significant others.
• Provide continuous virtual observation and monitoring of multiple patients using the St. Luke's designated IT platform.
• Report behavior changes and patient requests to the patients' assigned nurses.

What This Job Offers

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