Virtual Patient Sitter, Main Unit, Tupelo Job ID:

000GII Tupelo

VIRTUAL NURSING SERVICES

Full Time - Day Posting Description We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love. Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Virtual Patient Sitter at North Mississippi Health Services Systems is responsible providing continuous observation to our patients who met specific criteria for virtual observation. The role requires observing the patient for actual or potential harmful behaviors, such as pulling at tubes, dressings and IVs, climbing out of bed, restlessness, wandering in the patient room, other unexpected behaviors, as well as observing for a safe environment. The role requires redirecting the patient when applicable and documenting the hourly observations and redirections. The role requires summoning the nursing staff when there are observed changes in patient condition. The role requires effective communication, problem-solving skills, to be knowledgeable and adjustable to understand and to respond to the emotional states and mindsets of the patient. The role requires the ability to maintaining a positive and caring attitude towards patients, staff, and visitors. |

• JOB•FUNCTIONS•| | - | • Tasked to monitor both visually and audibly the assigned patient's condition and behavior at all times.

• Remains at the bedside of assigned patient at all times, unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Verbally redirects the patient from participating in at risk behaviors.
• Completes observation reports at the assigned times.
• Takes initiative in compassionately rendering service or responding to needs.
• Immediately reports to the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, control, or other nursing interventions or exhibits unusual behavior or verbalizations.
• Collaborates to identify and report patient safety issues. Assures patient environment is safe, reporting any safety hazards to the charge nurse. Removes visible hazards and reports, as appropriate.
• Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patient when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment.
• Assits with plan of care by providing and/or assisting with activities of daily living, including but not limited to personal hygiene, grooming, mobility, and comfort.
• Assists patients in meeting nutritional needs, including but not limited to assisting with feeding, providing fluids and supplements.
• Facilitates and directs communication among visitors, employees, and physicians within assigned unit.
• Ensures a safe and clean environment for patients and health care team.
• Documents care provided using worksheets and/or the electronic medical record.

Note:

Physical Demands listed below do not apply to Virtual Patient Sitter

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Required Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Details Time Frame Required/ Preferred CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Obtains and maintains CPR certification as set forth by unit and Continuing Education Upon Hire Required Work Experience Number of Years Work Experience Details Required/ Preferred 1-3 years Previous nursing assistant experience Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required/Preferred Proficiency Must meet and maintain education requirements upon hire and annually as determined by unit and Continuing Education Department Required N/A Basic knowledge of computers Preferred N/A Utilizes and cares for equipment on nursing unit Required N/A Must have effective written and verbal communication skills Required N/A Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward patients, staff and the public. Required N/A Must have excellent customer service skills, both in person and by phone Required N/A Must be able to take suggestions and direction from supervisors and Hospital staff. Required N/A Ability to calm and/or reorient patient in cases of distress, or confusion. Required N/A Able to rapidly and thoroughly respond to emergencies, special needs, etc. Required N/A

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Requirements No additional requirements from any stated in the above description. Education You must have the following education to apply: You must have a High School Diploma or GED or higher