PATIENT OBSERVER PRN

Moffitt Cancer Center; Berlin; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida is seeking a Patient Observer to provide constant inpatient and remote patient surveillance under the direction of a registered nurse. The role involves monitoring multiple patients from a remote station and ensuring safety at all times.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and strong communication skills. Relevant experience in patient care and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Previous experience in patient care is preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication and listening skills; strong customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant inpatient and/or remote patient observation under RN supervision.
• Monitor patients via remote visual monitoring station and summon nursing staff as needed.
• Utilize visualization technology to ensure safe patient care and timely interventions.
• Verbally redirect patients from risk behaviors when observed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient care

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BLS certification

Tools

Remote monitoring tech

Job description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.

As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing constant inpatient and/or remote patient observation and surveillance under the direction of a registered nurse (RN) of assigned patients. Observation may include more than one patient at a time at the remote visual monitoring station. The Patient Observer must be able to clearly see all patients for which he/she is responsible at all times.

The Patient Observer must be able to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in risk behaviors. Must be able to utilize technology required for visualization and interventions of safe patient care.

When monitoring patients via remote visual monitoring, the Patient Observer summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance by communication devices or STAT Alert Alarm.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/ GED
• BLS required

Experience:

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Previous experience in patient care setting preferred. Excellent verbal interactive and listening skills required. Must possess customer service and interpersonal skills and display the ability to collaborate with other healthcare providers.
• Basic computer skills required for remote visual monitoring.

Salary Range

$16.75 - $16.75

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.

We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

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