What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Observer - Continuous Video Monitoring Unit - Full Time Day Shift position at Geisinger Health?
Location :
Justin Drive Office Building II
Shift :
Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
Worker Type :
Regular
Exemption Status : Job Summary :
Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Observer a $15 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse!
Job Duties :
Benefits of working at Geisinger :
- Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
- Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
- On the job training and education
- Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
- Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
- Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
- Employee referral incentive program
- Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards / K9 program on campus.
Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Allison Honabach at ahonabach1@geisinger.edu.
Job Description
Responsible for continuous video monitoring for patient safety as an additional tool in the plan of care for patients at high risk for falls, confusion, impaired mobility, etc. Must demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with coworkers, staff, patients and patient's family. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the monitoring process and effective, efficient use of the camera monitoring equipment. The patient observer has completed the iObserver competency assessment.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details :
Unit : Continuous Video Monitoring Unit
Schedule : 7a-7 : 30p, including every other weekend and holiday.
No experience required. Comprehensive on the job training provided.
Education :
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Experience :
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s) :
Skills :
Clinical Skills, Communication, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES : Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Salary : $40,000
