Virtual Patient Observation Specialist

sluhn; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a patient observer to monitor and assist care through virtual means. You will report to registered nurses and follow observation guidelines to ensure safety.

The role requires a high school diploma and completion of mandatory education to qualify. You will work in a hospital setting with access to IT platforms to monitor patients remotely.

St. Luke's is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent 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 technology 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.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Safety awareness

IT platform use

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a patient observer to monitor and assist care through virtual means. You will report to registered nurses and follow observation guidelines to ensure safety.

The role requires a high school diploma and completion of mandatory education to qualify. You will work in a hospital setting with access to IT platforms to monitor patients remotely.

St. Luke's is an Equal Opportunity Employer.