What are the responsibilities and job description for the Virtual Monitoring Attendant - Full-time 36 hours, Days position at trinityhealth?
Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: Trinity Health Of New England is looking for an on-site Virtual Monitoring Attendant to join our team of mission-driven healthcare innovators. Our vision is to provide state-of-the-art healthcare to those within our local communities, creating a positive impact for each individual that walks through our doors. This person is responsible for assisting the nursing staff in the continuous monitoring of patients requiring close observation via remote camera monitoring. The ideal candidate will work cooperatively with the nursing staff and other patient health care personnel to maintain a safe environment and ensure optimal patient safety and comfort. Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England: • Innovative Patient-Centric environment • Great benefits • Career growth and advancement potential • Diverse and Inclusive Culture Work Hours/Shift : Full-time (36 hours) - 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., must work every other weekend/holiday as scheduled You Will Be Responsible For: Exceptional Patient Care: Maintains visual observation at all times, monitoring patient behaviors and movements. Remains alert at all times while on duty and recognizes behaviors that could result in potential harm to patient. Supports the plan of care for patient requiring virtual monitoring. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device. Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Provides for patient comfort, safety, and protects dignity, privacy and confidentiality. Excellent Communications: Communicates with internal/external customers/colleagues in a courteous, positive, empathetic and professional manner. Provides shift-to-shift hand off to virtual monitoring attendants and nursing staff of pertinent information/ behaviors Maintain Patient Safety: Provides nursing staff with information in a timely fashion when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others. Provides for patient comfort, safety, and protects dignity, privacy and confidentiality Requirements: Education: General knowledge normally acquired by completing a high school diploma or equivalent required. Capable of continuous monitoring of up to 16 patients at one time. Ability to communicate verbally, calmly and courteously in stressful situations Ability to work Independently maintaining accuracy, consistency and maintaining patient confidentiality Basic Computer skills Ability to pass drug screenings and background checks Preferred Skills: Experience: Previous experience working in a healthcare setting About Trinity Health Of New England: Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so. Trinity Health Of New England benefits include health insurance, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, sick time, and professional advancement just to name a few. Employees can also take advantage of extra benefits specific to each hospital. Step up to your potential. Write your story and apply today! Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.