What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA / TELESITTER position at UW Medicine?
Alternate Work Shift Benefits : Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) & Patient Care Technicians (PCT) positions provide opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment.As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work / life programs.For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible full-time and part-time new employees joining UW MedicineHarborview Medical Center - Telesitter Program has multiple opportunities for CNA / Telesitters.WORK SCHEDULEPart-time : 36 hours per week, Variable shiftPart-time : 24 hours per week, Night shiftPer diem, Variable shiftConsistent work schedulesPosition Highlights : Provide monitoring from a central monitoring center for patients who require continuous video monitoring for safety.The successful candidate will also be responsible for the following functions : Provide visual monitoring for safe patient observation through video / active microphone technology.Demonstrate understanding and proficiency in EPIC Monitor software, camera monitoring equipment, and additional communication platforms.Communicates with patients and intervenes to maintain patient safety by verbally prompting the patient to behave safely until their care team arrives.Rapidly alerts the patient's care team of a monitored patient's unsafe activity or care need via communication technologies such as via phone or Epic Rover application.Assist the medical and nursing staff by performing delegated tasks that involve direct patient care; Examples include but are not limited to : in-person patient monitor; assisting patients with toileting, bathing and nutrition; transportation of patients, supplies and specimens; ordering and stocking of supplies; and maintenance / set up of special equipment. As directed by nursing staff, may check patient glucose levels or remove Foley catheter.Qualified candidates : Required : High school diploma or GEDRequired : Active Nursing Assistant-Certified (CNA) with the State of WashingtonCommitted to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under
