Patient Observer - Continuous Video Monitoring - Per Diem Shift

GMC Geisinger Medical Center; United States; Presencial; USD 30.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Domestic partner benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Geisinger is seeking a Patient Observer to monitor patients via camera systems as part of the safety plan for at-risk individuals. You will work collaboratively with nursing and clinical staff to support patient care and ensure timely communication of concerns.

On-the-job training is provided, with clear expectations to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a clinical setting. This role is based at the Justin Drive location with rotation shifts and no experience required.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience preferred.
• On-the-job training provided.

Responsabilidades

• Continuous video monitoring for patient safety as part of the care plan.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, staff, patients and families.
• Understand monitoring process and use cameras efficiently.
• Redirects impulsive and harmful behavior.
• Maintain high-level surveillance and notify nursing/clinicians of changes.
• Initiate and discontinue monitoring on admission, transfer, or discharge.
• Troubleshoot monitors with nursing staff and IT as needed.
• Maintain surveillance of multiple patients and seek assistance when needed.
• Participate in shift reports and inform RN of pertinent information.

Conocimientos

Clinical Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Interpersonal Communication

Teamwork

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Location: Justin Drive Office Building II Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Observer role. Up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse!

Job Duties

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
• On the job training and education
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

Job Description

• Responsible for continuous video monitoring for patient safety as an additional tool in the plan of care for patients at high risk for falls, confusion, impaired mobility, etc.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with coworkers, staff, patients and patient’s family.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the monitoring process and effective, efficient use of the camera monitoring equipment.
• The patient observer has completed the iObserver competency assessment.
• Redirects impulsive and harmful behavior.
• Maintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patients’ behavior and notifies nursing and clinicians of any changes or if the patient requires assistance.
• Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge.
• Troubleshoots monitors with nursing staff and contacts clinical engineering or IT as appropriate.
• Maintains continuous video surveillance of multiple patients at one time, unless otherwise instructed by the nursing staff.
• Calls for assistance when unable to redirect patient or there is a potential for self-injury.
• Participate in report at the beginning and end of shift, making sure to inform Registered Nurse of any pertinent information at the end of the shift.
• Talks to the patient and use conversation to keep them focused.
• Adheres to confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors.
• Develops a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responds to requests from healthcare providers.
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
• The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
• Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Unit: Continuous Video Monitoring Unit

No experience required. Comprehensive on the job training provided.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Skills

• Clinical Skills, Communication, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.

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Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.