Virtual Safety Attendant, Nursing Administration Full-Time Days

Job Description

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:

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

Expectations while on duty:

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