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Virtual Patient Observation Attendant

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Virtual Patient Observation Attendant observes patients via the use of technology under the close supervision and direction of the registered nurse.

Job Duties And Responsibilities:

• Reports on/off duty to the registered nurse’s assigned to care for patient’s.
• Receives specific observation guidelines from the registered nurse for each patient/shift/assignment
• Ensures a safe environment for the patient’s, under the direction of a registered nurse
• Remains in visual contact with patient’s AT ALL TIMES via designated IT technology platform as directed by the registered nurse
• Identifies self to patient’s and/or family members or significant others
• Provides virtual continual observation and monitoring of multiple patient’s at a time using SLUHN designated IT platform
• Reports behavior changes and patient requests to patient’s assigned nurses

Physical And Sensory Requirements:

Sit up to 8 hours per day. Stand for up to 8 hours per day. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 10 pounds. Must be able to hear as it relates normal conversation and high/low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent required.

Training And Experience:

Must complete mandatory education and competencies required for position.

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