Virtual Patient Safety Attendant

HCA Healthcare•Houston, TX

About The Position

As a Virtual Patient Safety Attendant, you help protect patients at risk for falls, injury, or self-harm. Working from a remote station, you closely monitor patients’ physical and emotional well-being and communicate concerns in real time so the care team can respond promptly. The role supports patient safety and compassionate care by documenting patient activity, protecting confidential information, and collaborating with healthcare colleagues.

Requirements

Obtain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification within 90 days of employment start date.
No required years of experience.
No travel required.

Responsibilities

Maintain continuous focus while watching patients to support their safety and well-being.
Identify risks such as falls or self-harm and promptly alert the care team.
Accurately and clearly document patient activity and changes throughout the shift.
Safeguard confidential information and honor patient privacy.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to foster compassion, respect, and teamwork.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans
Free counseling and referral services
Paid time off and paid family leave
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible spending accounts
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Fertility and family-building benefits
Adoption assistance
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
Auto and home insurance
Legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts