Video Monitor Aide (Part-Time, Evenings)

Summary

Provides continuous observation and surveillance, via continuous video monitoring, of assigned patients. First line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at-risk behavior. Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the video monitoring software.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the appropriate care to this patient population based on the patient’s individualized plan as delegated by the RN.
• Maintains visual observation at all times.
• Dedicated attention to observing patients with no outside distractions (such as personal phone, etc.).
• Verbal redirection of patient over the digital 2-way audio device that is in the patient’s room.
• Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
• Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment.
• Never leaves monitor station unattended if patients are being monitored.
• Provides patients with explanations as appropriate.
• Maintain documentation.
• Sets seeks help or advice as soon as possible when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.
• Participates in collaborative identification of and reporting of safety issues.
• Affirms the patient’s environment is safe.
• Sets seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to Charge nurse or Primary nurse.
• Functions in role of CNA when there are no patients to be monitored via continuous video monitoring.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / Equivalent

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: None

Union

1199 SEIU (CPH) Service, Maintenance & Clerical

Notes

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible.

Physical Requirements

• M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Pay

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.