Virtual Sitter/Patient Observer - Float Pool - Full-Time Nights

Augusta Health Brand; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Free onsite parking

Shift and weekend differentials

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite child care

Job summary

Augusta Health in Fishersville, Virginia, seeks a Virtual Sitter/Patient Observer to provide constant one-on-one monitoring of patients to prevent injury and support the care team. You will redirect at-risk behaviors, maintain patient safety, and communicate promptly with nursing staff as needed.

You will work within a patient-centered unit, ensuring confidentiality and collaboration with the health team. A high school diploma is required; Nursing Assistant certification is preferred, with prior

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Nursing Assistant Certification preferred.
• Experience in hospital/clinical patient care preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to multitask with attention to detail.
• Team player (works well with others).
• Basic computer operations skills required.
• Basic Microsoft Windows experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous one-on-one observation to prevent injury.
• Verbally redirect patients engaging in at-risk behaviors.
• Summon nursing staff when assistance is needed.
• Maintain patient in line of vision and coordinate with care team to ensure safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Multitasking

Basic computer operations

Windows experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

The Virtual Sitter/Patient Observerprovides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. First line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors. Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies. The Virtual Sitter/Patient Observerwill be assigned to different units based on staffing needs.

The Virtual Sitter/Patient Observer role is a position providing support to the patient care team by providing constant observation and monitoring of assigned patients to ensure safety and prevention of injury. Responsible for one-on-one direct, continuous observation for the purpose of injury prevention of patients who might be at high risk to injure themselves or others due to confusion, delirium, self-destructive behavior, or a high likely hood of falling. Responsible for keeping the patient in his/her line of vision at all times and working with others in the healthcare team to assure prompt intervention to prevent physical harm to patients ensuring optimal patient safety and patient comfort.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Nursing Assistant Certification preferred
• Previous hospital/clinical/direct patient care experience preferred
• Must pay strict attention to detail and be efficient in multitasking
• Must possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Must be a team player (work well with others)
• Basic computer operations skills required
• Basic Microsoft Windows experience required

Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include:

• Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
• Free onsite parking
• Shift and weekend differentials
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite child care

Company Information

Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia's scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.

Equal Opportunity

Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.