Patient Safety Monitor with Shift Premiums & Nursing Pathway

GMC Geisinger Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Interpersonal Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.