Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Patient Telesitter for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, 12-Hour Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $22.98 – $34.51. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) provides continuous remote monitoring and surveillance/observation of assigned patients. Responsible for verbally redirecting the patient from engaging in at-risk behaviors and summoning the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent
• Required: . Completion of monitoring equipment class within 1 month of hire

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year Preferred: Patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting

SKILLS

• Capable of continuous monitoring of multiple patients on one screen at one time and remaining alert at all times while on duty. (Required)
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with patients using a microphone and headset. (Required)
• Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes. (Required)
• Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged and or extensive sitting, standing, and walking. (Required)
• Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff. (Required)
• Efficiency in multitasking, and ability to prioritize simultaneous situations. (Required)
• Proficient computer skills with ability to navigate windows-based environment. (Required)

• Utilizes nursing assistant skills to provide continuous remote monitoring, support and observation of assigned patients through a Telesitter software system. Coordinates relief when leaving the station, to maintain constant patient observation.
• Maintains visual patient observation at all times. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device as needed to ensure patient safety. Summons nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
• Provides patient with explanations as necessary through monitoring system voice output. Escalates to clinical staff on unit.
• If patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others, escalates to clinical staff on the unit.
• Ensures patient’s primary language, if other than English, is assigned in system.
• Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues and ensures patient environment safety. Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to charge nurse. Escalates any patient safety hazard identified in room to clinical staff or unit.
• Participates in safe patient hand-off at break or change of shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.