Virtual Patient Safety Observer - Orthopedics - Nights

Virtual Patient Safety Observer, 8S Orthopedics

Hourly Pay Range: $17.05 - $23.85 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position:
  Virtual Patient Safety Observer, 8S Orthopedics
• Location:
  
  Northwest Community Hospital
  - Arlington Heights, IL
• Full Time | 36 hours/week
• Hours:
  
  3 days - 12 hour shifts Monday
  - Friday, 7pm - 7am, with rotating weekends and holidays

A Brief Overview:

• Monitors patients remotely via video monitor or at the bedside to ensure patient safety while under observation.
• Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients.
• First line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at-risk behaviors.
• Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
• Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies.

What You Will Do:

• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the video monitoring software.
• Maintains visual observation of patient at all times, either monitoring at the bedside within an arm's length of assigned patient or using video monitors in the virtual patient observation unit.
• Verbally redirects patients at the bedside or over digital two-way audio device that is in patient room. Patient Safety Observer immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance or to alert to an emergency situation.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the appropriate observation to the patient population requiring observation.
• Participates in report with on-coming Patient Safety Observer when arriving for shift, and upon completion of shift. Reviews pertinent information and behaviors.
• Does not provide any nursing care duties (e.g. vital signs, toileting, ambulation, acuity of daily living), unless they are oriented and authorized to direct patient care.
• Provides patient with explanations as necessary but does not counsel or provide opinions.
• Provides floor 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 with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to appropriate staff members.
• Demonstrates safe work practice and attitude, follows safety rules, works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors, and participates in organizational and department safety programs.
• Maintains patient dignity and privacy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Capable of continuous monitoring of up to 16 patients on one monitor at one time and remains alert at all times while on duty
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset
• Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes
• Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Efficiency in multitasking and able to prioritize simultaneous situations

What You Will Need:

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma/GED, required.
• Certification:
  Certified Nursing Assistant
  - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), required.
• Other
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong customer service and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time and remain attentive to patient.
• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations, to give verbal redirection to patients and to alert nursing staff as needed.
• Proficiency in both verbal and written communications.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

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