PATIENT TELE-MONITORING SPECIALIST - NURSE FLOAT POOL

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day. ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL in Duluth, MN is seeking a PATIENT TELE-MONITORING SPECIALIST to join our NURSE FLOAT POOL team! Salary Range: $18.42 - $26.72 Hourly Schedule/Hours: NIGHT ONLY, 12 hours Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend

FTE: PART TIME, 0.45 FTE

Off Premise On-Call: No

JOB SUMMARY

This position will provide continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients according to institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies. Verbally redirect the patient from engaging in any at risk behaviors and summon the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Patient Tele-Monitoring Specialist will complete safety rounds on patients and equipment in collaboration with nursing staff according to the institutional protocol.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school graduate or G.E.D. with general knowledge of the hospital setting. Experience: N/A Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelors Degree Experience:Previous experience in a hospital environment preferred. Previous clinical experience preferred. Previous direct patient care experience preferred. Previous experience as a Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, LPN, HUC, BHS preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of basic mathematical computation; legible printing and/or handwriting. Ability to assemble and disassemble equipment and instrumentation; to comprehend and follow complex verbal and written instructions; to observe and report anything that varies from normal and expected; to contribute to new staff orientation and to students learning by serving as a resource person, building self-confidence in others by teaching and offering positive reinforcement; to maintain confidentiality. Capable of monitoring up to 16 patients 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 operation skills Basic Microsoft windows experience Efficiency in multitasking Ability to prioritize simultaneous situation READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. WRITING - Basic: Ability to write simple correspondence. SPEAKING - Basic: Ability to speak simple sentences. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

AND ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL DEMANDS Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours) Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours) Sit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours) Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours) Reach with hands and arms - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours) Climb or balance - Rarely or None Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours) Bending-repetitive forward - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours) Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours) Taste or smell - Rarely or None Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours) Up to 25 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours) Up to 35 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours) Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours) More than 50 pounds - Rarely or None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic) May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements. Exposed to a variety of electro-mechanical hazards. Subject to hazards of flammable/explosive gases. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases. Employee Benefits Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status. PTO accrual from day one! Generous retirement plan with match available. Wellness program for employees and their families. Aspirus St. Luke’s in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Luke’s is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women’s and children’s health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities. Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others. As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities. Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aspirus, Inc