Virtual Patient Observation Attendant, Onsite, Part-Time, Night Shift

St. Luke’s Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); Remote; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a Virtual Patient Observation Attendant to monitor patients remotely under RN supervision. You will follow specific guidelines, maintain continuous visual contact via the hospital IT platform, and report changes to the assigned nurses.

A high school diploma is required, with mandatory education and competencies to complete. The role emphasizes safety, clear communication with patients and families, and consistent adherence to patient care protocols

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must complete mandatory education and competencies required for position.

Responsibilities

• Reports on/off duty to the registered nurse assigned to care for patients.
• Receives specific observation guidelines from the registered nurse for each patient/shift/assignment.
• Ensures a safe environment for the patients under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Remains in visual contact with patients at all times via designated IT platform as directed by the registered nurse.
• Identifies self to patients and/or family members or significant others.
• Provides virtual continual observation and monitoring of multiple patients at a time using SLUHN designated IT platform.
• Reports behavior changes and patient requests to patients' assigned nurses.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Virtual Patient Observation Attendant observes patients via the use of technology under the close supervision and direction of the registered nurse.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports on/off duty to the registered nurse s assigned to care for patient s .
• Receives specific observation guidelines from the registered nurse for each patient/shift/assignment
• Ensures a safe environment for the patient s , under the direction of a registered nurse
• Remains in visual contact with patient s AT ALL TIMES via designated IT technology platform as directed by the registered nurse
• Identifies self to patient s and/or family members or significant others
• Provide s virtual continual observation and monitoring of multiple patient s at a time using SLUHN designated IT platform
• Reports behavior changes and patient requests to patient 's assigned nurses

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Sit up to 8 hours per day. Stand for up to 8 hours per day. Occa sionally lift, carry and push objects up to 10 pounds. Must be able to hear as it relates normal conversation and high/low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.

EDUCATION

High school graduate or equivalent required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Must complete mandatory education and competencies required for position.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.