Patient Observer - Continuous Video Monitoring Unit - Full Time Day Shift Job at

Location: Justin Drive Office Building II

Shift: Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Worker Type: Regular

Exemption Status: No

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:

• 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.
• Redirects impulsive and harmful behavior.
• Maintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patients’ behavior and notifies nursing and clinicians of any changes or if the patient requires assistance.
• Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge.
• Troubleshoots monitors with nursing staff and contacts clinical engineering or IT as appropriate.
• Maintains continuous video surveillance of multiple patients at one time, unless otherwise instructed by the nursing staff.
• Calls for assistance when unable to redirect patient or there is a potential for self-injury.
• Participates in report at the beginning and end of shift, making sure to inform Registered Nurse of any pertinent information at the end of the shift.
• Talks to the patient and uses conversation to keep them focused.
• Adheres to confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors.
• Develops a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responds to requests from healthcare providers.

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.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

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 of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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