Virtual Patient Monitor - Full Time - Night - 2 Allegheny Center Pittsburgh
Core
Continuous observation and surveillance of multiple patients across a hospital network via a central command center to ensure patient safety.
Role type
Virtual Patient Monitor (IC)
Builds
Safe patient environment and optimal patient safety/comfort
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
continuous multi-patient monitoring, patient behavior recognition, verbal de-escalation, medical terminology knowledge, critical thinking, decisive judgement, computer proficiency
Preferred skills
previous patient care experience
Responsibilities
Maintain visual observation of patients using monitoring software; communicate patient needs to nursing staff; identify and report safety hazards; provide timely information to floor staff regarding threats; explain procedures to patients while maintaining dignity.