What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telesitter position at Inova Health System?
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Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. First line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors. Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of Telesitter audio visual software. Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the Telesitter Solution software.
Job Responsibilities
- Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of Telesitter audio visual software.
- Capable of continuous monitoring of up to 15 patients on one screen at one time and remaining alert at all times while on duty.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset.
- Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes.
- Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff.
- Efficiency in multitasking, ability to prioritize simultaneous situations.
- Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the TeleSitter Solution software.
- Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients.
- First line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors.
- Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
- Seeks help or advice as soon as possible when the patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others. Maintains visual observation at all times. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-1 audio device that is in patient room. Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the appropriate care to the patient population based on the patients individualized treatment plan as delegated by the RN.
Shift: Day Shift (7am - 7.30pm)
Schedule: Days vary
Requirements:
Experience: General knowledge of the hospital setting. Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Training: Completion of general Hospital Orientation
Special Skills: Basic Microsoft Windows experience
As a recipient of federal financial assistance, Inova Health System (“Inova”) does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services or benefits under any of its programs or activities, whether carried out by Inova directly or through a contractor or any other entity with which Inova arranges to carry out its programs and activities.
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