Virtual Patient Observation Specialist

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 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