at Trinity Health in Maywood, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
12 Hour Night Shift
Description:
Responsible for assisting the nursing staff in the continuous monitoring of patients requiring close observation via remote camera monitoring. Works cooperatively with the nursing staff and other patient health care personnel to maintain a safe environment and ensure optimal patient safety and comfort. This position works under limited supervision and receives direction and guidance from the Manager of Virtual Monitoring.
OPERATIONS: Maintains visual observation at all times, monitoring patient behaviors and movements. Capable of continuous monitoring of up to 12 patients at one time. Remains alert at all times while on duty. Recognizes behaviors that could result in potential harm to patient. Supports the plan of care for patient requiring virtual monitoring. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device using a microphone and headset. Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Documents according to guidelines in an accurate and timely manner. Provides nursing staff with information in a timely fashion when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others. Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues. Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to appropriate staff members.
QUALITY/SAFETY/REGULATORY: Provides nursing staff with information in a timely fashion when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others. Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues. Assures patient environment safety. Seeks assistance from Nursing staff with removal of any potential safety hazard from room. Recognizes and communicates issues/occurrences utilizing established lines of authority and assists in identifying ways to resolve variances or unacceptable outcomes. Collaborates with virtual monitoring leadership to prioritize/ allocate use of monitoring resources. May support learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of patient/family. Provides for patient comfort, safety, and protects dignity, privacy and confidentiality. Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations. Responsible for maintaining and participating in departmental/organizational meetings, in-services and educational opportunities. Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and saf
