What are the responsibilities and job description for the Remote Patient Monitoring Specialist - Hospital at Home position at Roper St. Francis Healthcare?
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)
This is a remote position, with occasional in office work.
HOURS: 8:00am - 5:00pm, includes every weekend.
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Specialist supports the day-to-day operations of the Remote Patient Management program. The RPM specialist will assist in monitoring and managing patients participating in the program by reviewing and ensuring submission of vital sign readings and survey responses, addressing client needs promptly, and maintaining accurate health records. Responsibilities include conducting daily patient assessments and delivering regular and written verbal reports to other clinical teammates. The RPM Specialist will work alongside a Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Provider (APP) and follow protocols for triage and escalation.
Remote patient monitoring collects patient health data using technology. The data collected includes vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen level and weight. Vital signs are transmitted by the patient and reviewed by a provider. If intervention is needed, patients are contacted. Participants in the program are those with non-acute, chronic conditions.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides remote patient monitoring including based upon assignment and service expected by client.
- Utilizes algorithms to determine actions, communication, and escalation and responds accordingly.
- Communicates directly with patient and or caregiver, clinical staff as well as RPM technology and Biomed resources.
- Accurately documents in and retrieves information from RPM platform as well as the applicable electronic health record.
- Ensures compliance to applicable policies and regulatory processes.
- Assists with data collection and reporting as assigned.
- Maintains professional collaborative relationships with members of the care team.
- Participates in process improvement, professional development, peer development, peer review and shared governance.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
BLS Basic Life Support – Various (required)
Education
High School/ GED (required)
Associate’s Degree in a related field (preferred)
Work Experience
1 year of patient facing experience (required)
Training
None
Language
None
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Working Conditions
General office environment.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
Other: Prolonged periods of sitting in front of a computer.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X
Stoop, Kneel X
Crawling X
Climbing X
Balance X
Bending X
Work Position
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting X
Walking X
Standing X
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Physical Requirements
Perform shift work
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity – far
Acuity – near
Hazards
Not applicable to this position
Skills
Monitor patient conditions during treatment
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
Record patient medical histories
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Communication with family members
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
Customer Service
Medical Terminology
Computer Navigation
Remote Patient Monitoring
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Medical terminology
Flexibility
Autonomy
Organization
Multi-tasking
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
- Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Home Health Services - Hospital At Home - Roper Hospital
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at
recruitment@RSFH.com
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