Trained video tech who is able to centrally remotely monitors a maximum of 15 patients. Notifies assigned care providers (RN's or ACCP's) of patients' activity that may jeopardize patient safety, such as falls or injury from removing equipment. Monitors patients for risky behaviors, which may include but are not limited to:

• Trying to get up out of bed without assistance
• Increased restlessness
• Period of sudden outbursts of behavior
• Attempting to reach or pull-out tubes or drains
• Other potentially unsafe behaviors

Verbally redirects from risky behaviors through a microphone by

• Getting the patient's attention using their name
• Encouraging them to stay in bed/chair

Records hourly summary on the following elements on Video Monitoring Patient Logging Tool

• Patient activities and behaviors
• VMT actions
• Frequency of the above
• Salary $24.56 - $32.38 Hourly

We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with:

* CNA Certificationrequired.

* BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Associationrequired.

* Ability to pass an 8 hour computer data entry training course.

* Understanding of basic medical terminology and abbreviations preferred.

* Recent ward clerk and/or appropriate clerical experience in acute hospitals.

* Skill in evaluating and reporting various kinds of emergent information pertinent to the functioning of an inpatient care unit.

* Skill in prioritizing responsiveness in urgent attention to patient safety.

* Able to communicate clearly in giving directions to the patient