Safety Observer, Patient Attendant Aide – PRN

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Consistently conduct virtual monitoring and observation of designated patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or virtual registered nurse.

• Assess patients' physical, emotional, mental, and behavioral changes using approved telehealth technologies.

• Relay patient status and any changes to both bedside and virtual nursing teams.

• Record observations in the electronic health record system.

• Report unsafe incidents through alarms or redirection.

• Oversee patients in seclusion and/or restraint conditions.

• Collaborate with bedside and virtual nursing staff to develop and implement patient safety care plans.

• Engage in the evaluation of work-area activities and processes, contributing to ongoing service improvements.

• Adhere to all regulatory and legal standards.

• Locate and order RSO carts as necessary.

• Assign tasks to each workstation at the beginning of each shift.

• Receive handoff information from bedside nursing personnel and communicate observation assignments to the designated RSO.

• Assist bedside teams with setting up carts, troubleshooting audio/video issues, and discontinuing cart usage.

• Perform additional related duties as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must have completed a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous in-patient hospital experience is preferred.

• Enrollment in nursing or medical programs is strongly preferred.

• Preferred to be listed on the Nurse Aid Registry of North Carolina; if not registered at the time of hire, the process must begin within one year of employment and be completed within two years.

• BLS certification is mandatory and must be obtained by the end of the new hire orientation.

• CPI certification is strongly preferred.

• Proficient technology skills are required.

• Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR, with the capability to administer them if necessary.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and upholding patient rights.

• Strong time management capabilities.

• Physical strength and stamina are essential.

• Understanding of sanitation, personal hygiene, infection control, and basic health and safety precautions in a healthcare setting.

• Familiarity with behavioral principles and individual responses to stress factors.

• Ability to forge effective working relationships with both patients and hospital staff.

• Capacity to remain composed in high-stress situations.

• Skill in maintaining routine records and preparing reports.

• Ability to identify emergency situations and seek appropriate assistance.

• Competence in understanding, following, and accurately communicating both oral and written instructions.

• Ability to apply proper body mechanics and safety protocols.

🏝️ Benefits

• Commitment to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Provision of reasonable accommodation information.

• A work environment that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, creativity, and a sense of belonging.