Virtual Safety Assistant - Virtual Care

Owensborohealth; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY, is seeking a Virtual Safety Assistant for its Virtual Care team. The role is part time (0.6 FTE) and requires monitoring hospitalized patients from a dedicated Virtual Care bunker using audio/video technology to proactively identify safety risks and escalate concerns to bedside staff.

Era-specific weekend shifts are included, with emphasis on fall prevention and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor hospitalized patients via live audio/video feeds to identify safety risks.
• Notify bedside staff of safety concerns and participate in handoffs at shift changes.
• Maintain patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Report equipment issues to technical support and assist with safety protocols.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Stress tolerance

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

Job description

Weekend Requirements: Two | Work Hours: 6:00A - 6:30P | Status: Part Time - 0.6 FTE (48 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Virtual Care

Job Summary:

The Virtual Safety Assistant (VSA) works onsite in a dedicated Virtual Care Bunker to provide continuous remote observation and safety monitoring for hospitalized patients using audio/video technology. The VSA is responsible for simultaneous monitoring to proactively identify safety risks and elevate concerns to bedside staff according to defined protocols. This role plays a critical part in fall prevention, self‑harm prevention, and overall patient safety.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works with the nursing staff to maintain a safe environment according to organizational standards and policies.
• Maintains constant visual awareness of assigned patients and prioritizes attention based on acuity and risk level.
• Continuous monitoring of assigned patients via live video and audio feeds for safety risks, including but not limited to:
• Falls or unsafe mobility attempts
• Line/tube dislodgment
• Self-harm or high-risk behaviors
• Confusion, agitation, or elopement risks
• Promptly notifies bedside nursing staff or designated care team members when safety concerns are observed.
• Participates in handoff communication at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure continuity of monitoring.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Immediately reports equipment issues or malfunctions to appropriate technical support teams.

Skills and Attributes:

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Department specific competencies for positions are detailed in the unit/department scope of service.

Position Requirements:

• Work Experience: No experience required.
• Education: High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position.

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Supports Owensboro Health's Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information:

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.

The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at‑will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital)

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Rarely
• Sitting: Frequently
• Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Occasionally
• Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
• Carrying 2575 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Rarely
• Climbing: Rarely
• Bending/Stooping: Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
• Running: Occasionally
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:

Risk Level: No-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

• INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
• RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
• TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
• INNOVATION - We fost