What are the responsibilities and job description for the Virtual Safety Attendant, Nrs Admin Per Diem Days position at KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS INC.?
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.
Salary : $21 - $24