Virtual Telesitter

MultiCare Health System; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Generous PTO

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Virtual Telesitter to monitor at-risk patients remotely, ensuring safety and enabling nurses to focus on care outcomes.

The role requires a CNA license in Washington, current BLS, and completion of monitoring equipment training within a month of hire, with prior patient care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant license (CNA).
• Current BLS certification.
• Successful completion of monitoring equipment class within one month of hire.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous remote monitoring and observation of assigned patients.
• Support patients with verbal redirection to avoid engaging in at-risk behaviors.
• Partner with nursing staff in full collaboration.
• Use independent decision-making skills within a supportive environment.
• Manage appropriate documentation for observation periods.

Skills

CNA license

BLS certification

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. FTE: 0.9, Shift: Day, Schedule: TBD

Position Summary

The Virtual Telesitter is an incredible opportunity for someone who wants to play a vital role in our health care team. If you are a strong communicator, enjoy collaborative work environments, and have excellent prioritization skills, this is the role for you. As a Virtual Telesitter at MultiCare you will provide first-line support for at-risk patients. You will maintain patient safety allowing the entire nursing staff to achieve the best of health care management and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• You will provide continuous remote monitoring and observation of assigned patients
• Support patients with verbal redirection to avoid engaging in at-risk behaviors
• Partner with nursing staff in full collaboration
• You will utilize your independent decision-making skills within a supportive environment
• You will manage appropriate supplemental documentation for observation periods

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant license (CNA)
• Current BLS certification
• Successful completion of monitoring equipment class within one (1) month of hire
• Previous patient care experience preferred

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years. Growth and education Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you. Well-being and support Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life. Living our values Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. Belonging for all Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued. Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

• Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
• Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $20.27 - $29.16 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation. If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.