Telesitter - Nights

Wellstar Health System; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Telesitter to remotely monitor patients requiring continuous observation during night shifts. The role focuses on observing and reporting behaviors that may affect therapies and safety, while documenting findings in the medical record and communicating with the care team.

Under supervision, you will ensure patient rights, protect confidentiality, and collaborate with nurses and physicians to address patient needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Complete Wellstar training and initial competency assessment within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients continuously and document behaviors every 15 minutes for behavioral health patients and every 2 hours for medical patients.
• Notify facilities care partners and supervisors of patient status.
• Monitor EPIC dashboard for new assignments.
• Redirect patient behavior verbally and coordinate care with the nursing team.
• Maintain patient safety, confidentiality, and positive patient experience.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma / GED General

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what’s possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people’s lives.

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Telesitter role will primarily function as a constant remote monitor for patients requiring continuous observation. The telesitter’s responsibility is to observe and report behaviors that may interrupt medically necessary therapies as well as patient safety and/or perceived changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate health care team member(s). The telesitter is also responsible for documenting the observed behaviors and need for redirection on paper or in the electronic medical record as defined by policy. The telesitter will function under the direction of the telesitter supervisor or manager. The telesitter is focused on promoting a positive patient experience by partnering with the patient, family, and other care providers to provide excellence in patient’s experience. Must be able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful, and helpful manner. Must be able to take direction. The “always” expectations for these team members are to continuously observe, consistently document, and always provide excellence in customer service through communication and collaboration.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Continuous Observation and Documentation * Promptly recognizes changes in the patients behavior, risk factors, or mental status. * Constantly observes the environment of care and ensure they meet the safe room guidelines. * Notify Facility care partners and/or supervisor of patient status. * Monitors the EPIC dashboard for new assignments. * Always Ensures direct visibility & observation of patient. * Documents patients behavior every 15 minutes on behavioral health patients and every 2 hours on medical patients * Document number of times a patient must be redirected, or patient behavior is escalated to facility care partner. Patient Centered Care and Teamwork Communication * Verbally redirect patients as needed based on observed behaviors. * Notifies nurse when physician/interdisciplinary care team members arrive in observed patient room. * Uses effective written and oral communication skills with patients, staff, physicians, family and visitors. * Escalates the need for in-person redirection to the facility care partners. * Uses safety communication techniques. * Communicates completion of assignment/duties to appropriate person. * Communicates patient care concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN. * Uses positive and respectful communication with all members of healthcare team, patients, and families. * Practices accountability for patient safety Excellence in Customer Service by partnering with health care team, patient, and family. * Always Protects rights and dignity of patient. * Maintains confidentiality. * Coordinates with facility care partners to address any patient requests or needs * Present self in positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to concerns and needs of others Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma / GED General

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Previous healthcare experience Preferred Must Attend and successfully complete the Wellstar training and Initial Competency Assessment with in the first 30 days of employment

Required Minimum Skills:

Ability to read, write, possess basic computer skills, and speak the English language. Ability to hear and see alarms and digital readouts; Strong customer service and interpersonal skills; Ability to collaborate with other healthcare providers in the provision of patient care; Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations is essential.

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