Description Summary:
Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. Maintain patient safety utilizing a video monitoring system under the supervision of licensed professional staff. Works as a Patient Care Technician when video monitoring function is not required.
Responsibilities:
1. Maintains visual observation of specified patients at all times. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2 way audio device that is in the patient room. Immediately summons nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
2. Monitors and maintains safety of up to 12 patients via video monitoring using communication and alerts to the clinical staff and re-direction to any patient at risk for injury.
3. Provides appropriate care to this patient population based on the patients individualized treatment plan as delegated by the RN.
4. Participates in a required handoff of pertinent information and behaviors about assigned patients upon arriving on the unit and at change of shift. Arranges meal break times with charge nurse so that relief may be provided to ensure constant patient observation.
5. Provides patient with verbal direction as necessary. Demonstarates behaviors in line with WCHN Service Excellence Standards
6. Works as a Patient Care Technician if the video monitoring function is not required.
7. Follows safe work practices, attitudes, safety rules, and prevents unsafe conditions and behaviors. Participates in organizational and departmental safety programs.
8. Seeks help or assistance when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others. Identifies, escalates and reports to the covering RN or charge nurse, any potential safety hazards. Ensures any identified safety issue has been addressed and acted on.
9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Other Information:
Required: Data entry. Minimum 6 months experience as Patient Care Technician. Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the video monitoring system software. Excellent verbal communication skills (must speak and understand English). Excellent service excellent behaviors. Minimum Experience: zero to six months Desired: Previous experience in the acute care setting. Previous direct patient care experience. Bilingual. Nursing Assistant certification preferred,
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 389
Department: Nursing Monitor Techs
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $16.00 - $26.83 Hourly
