Job Summary:

Responsible for providing constant inpatient and/or remote patient observation and surveillance under the direction of a registered nurse (RN) of assigned patients. Observation may include more than one patient at a time at the remote visual monitoring station. The Patient Observer must be able to clearly see all patients for which he/she is responsible at all times.

The Patient Observer must be able to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in risk behaviors. Must be able toutilize technology required for visualization and interventions of safe patient care.

When monitoring patients via remote visual monitoring, the Patient Observer summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance by communication devices or STAT Alert Alarm.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/ GED
• BLS required

Experience:

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Previous experience in patient care setting preferred. Excellent verbal interactive, and listening skills required. Must possess customer service and interpersonal skills and display the ability tocollaborate with other healthcare providers.
• Basic computer skills required for remote visual monitoring.