Tele Sitter - Sitter Pool

Summary:

The Tele Sitter provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients via the Tele sitter program or direct one-on-one observation under the guidance of the nurse. The Tele Sitter verbally redirects the patient from engaging in at-risk behaviors and calls the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.

Responsibilities:

* Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
* Uses systematic processes to facilitate prompt placement of tele sitter devices and validates criteria for use.
* Maintains visual observation at all times, whether individually or observing multiple patients at one time on a monitor.
* Monitors the patient via tele sitter and uses voice command functionality to redirect patient while contacting nursing associates if patient requires additional intervention to maintain safety and documents intervention.
* Escalates caregiver notification when a patient is at risk for harm to self or others and participates in collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety concerns.
* Communicates effectively with patients and staff while maintaining discretion, courtesy and an understanding of patient privacy.
* Activates the tele sitter alarm to notify care providers in the event a care provider cannot be reached.
* Ensures all interventions are documented within the functionality of the tele sitter software.
* Communicates with patient's family and visitors explaining the safety of the tele sitter device.
* Communicates effectively with patients and staff while maintaining discretion, courtesy and an understanding of patient privacy.
* Demonstrates understanding and proficiency in the use of the Tele sitter program/ software and basic computer operation.
* Maintains visual observation at all times, whether individually or observing multiple patients at one time on a monitor.
* Assures patient environment safety. Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to Charge nurse or nurse caring for patient.
* Maintains vigilance in observation of patients for safety by not engaging in any distractions, including but not limited to, the use of personal cell phones, computer access, reading material or other visual material not directly involved with the care of the patient.
* Participates in hand-off of pertinent assigned patient information and status when arriving and upon completion of shift.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills
* High School Diploma or equivalent required.
* Basic computer operations.
* Ability to communicate effectively in English- both in writing and verbally.
* Effective communication for interdepartmental collaborative relationship-building.
* Maintains HIPPA compliance.

Experience
* One (1) year in a hospital environment preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
* BLS (Basic Life Support) preferred.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Part Time