Virtual Safety Attendant, Nursing Administration Part-time Night

Job description

Summary:
• Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients.
• Verbally redirects the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors.
• Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance by communication device and/or Stat Alarm.
• Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies.

Typical duties and responsibilities:
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the AvaSure® software.
• Maintains visual observation at all times.
• Wears headset at all times and verbally redirects patient using the digital 2-way audio feature.
• Provides prompt notification of appropriate clinical staff if patient requires assistance.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate care to patient population requiring video monitoring.
• Participates in report with virtual safety attendant when arriving for shift and upon completion of shift. Reviews pertinent information and behaviors.
• Provides patient with explanations as necessary but does not counsel or provide opinions.
• Seeks help or advice as soon as possible when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.
• Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.
• Monitors for and maintains patient environmental safety. Notifies clinical staff of potential safety hazards.
• Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to primary caregiver.
• Demonstrates a safe work practices and attitude.

Expectations while on duty:
• Dedicated attention to observing patients with no outside distractions. No personal cell phone use.
• Never leave monitor station unattended. If you need to step away, call for backup first.
• No food and/or drink in patient care areas.
• Keep your workspace clean and tidy.
• Maintain documentation.