CNA / Telesitter - Harborview (60% FTE, Nights)

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center in Seattle seeks a 60% FTE CNA/Telesitter to monitor patients via a central video system during the night shift. The role includes direct patient observation, ensuring safety through verbal prompts, and rapid alerts to the care team when needs arise.

Responsibilities include operating Epic Monitor software, assisting with basic care activities, and supporting nursing staff with monitoring tasks in a high-acuity environment.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED.
• Required: Active Nursing Assistant-Certified (CNA) with the State of Washington.
• A minimum of 1-year of CNA experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide monitoring from a central monitoring center for patients who require continuous video monitoring for safety.
• Provide visual monitoring for safe patient observation through video/active microphone technology.
• 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 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.

Skills

CNA certification

Patient monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Applications received for this requisition will only be considered for the below work schedule.

Harborview Medical Center – Telesitter Program has an opportunity for a CNA / Telesitter position.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 60% FTE (24 hours per week), Night shift

Position 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 GED
• Required: Active Nursing Assistant-Certified (CNA) with the State of Washington
• A minimum of 1-year of CNA experience
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region’s only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$28.83 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$41.27 hourly

Other Compensation:

Evening: $1.75/hourNight: $2.50/hourWeekend: $2.00/hour

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

Permanent Night Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

60.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

WFSE HMC

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientistsand other health professionals.

All acrossUW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family,studentand colleague is valued and honored.Nearly 29,000healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

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 Washington state law.