What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Observer - Virtual Sitter - AM (711) position at UAB Health System?
Compensation :
Pay Range: $14.00 - $17.50 / hour
- Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks , UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
Work with the Best at UAB Medicine :
UAB Medicine is Alabama's largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham , Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.
-U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
- America's No. 1 Best Large Employer,Forbes, 2021
- Level I Trauma Center
- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center
Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture . Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match .
Job Description:
To provide observation and surveillance of assigned patients. To monitor patients by use of video monitors. To communicate and/or instruct patients by use of 2-way audiovisual device. To notify clinical staff of any changes in patient condition and/or safety risk level. To complete documentation of observations of patient activities, patient behaviors and other safety & comfort related issues .
High School diploma or equivalent required. Experience working in a hospital preferred. Certified with Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
Primary Location: UAB Hospital
Job Category: Nursing Careers-Nursing Support
Organization: 709520000 UAB EMedicine
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: 3-12 Hour Shifts/AM
Salary : $14 - $18
