Patient Companion, Virtual Patient Observation Program, Full time, Nights

Texas Health Resources; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a full-time Patient Companion for the Virtual Patient Observation Program. This role involves remote monitoring of patients to ensure their safety, utilizing technology for observation, and collaborating closely with nursing staff to provide high-quality care. Successful candidates will demonstrate competency in virtual monitoring systems.

Benefits

401k

PTO

Medical and dental insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Demonstrate competency in setup and usage of monitoring systems.
• Collaborate with nursing staff for patient visibility.
• Ensure alarms are activated and functional.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous technology-enabled monitoring and surveillance.
• Support patient safety and prevent injury through interventions.
• Engage with hospital staff to optimize monitoring systems.

Skills

Technology utilization for patient observation

Collaboration

Monitoring and surveillance

Competency in virtual monitoring software

Job description

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What You Will Do

The Virtual Care Patient Companion is a member of the healthcare team working remotely under the supervision of the Nurse Manager of the Virtual Care Center. The role involves providing continuous technology-enabled monitoring and surveillance/observation, with intervention steps and escalation paths to support patient safety and prevent injury.

In addition to the required qualifications, a successful Virtual Care Patient Companion will:

• Utilize the technology required for virtual patient observation and interventions for safe patient care.
• Demonstrate competency in setting up and using virtual patient observation monitoring software, hardware, and communication devices.
• Collaborate with hospital nursing staff to set up cameras to optimize patient visibility and conduct positive patient identification.
• Ensure alarms are activated with appropriate settings and are sufficiently audible.

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health Employee

• Benefits may include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, and other benefits.
• Deliver high-quality patient care through nursing education, research, and practice innovations.
• Participate in a strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.

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