Virtual Sitter Technician- Virtual Observation, Full Time Nights
Cape Fear Valley Health
Summary
Maintains digital observation of patients requiring continuous monitoring for safety concerns.
Job description
Summary
Maintains digital observation of patients requiring continuous monitoring for safety concerns.
Major Job Functions
- Assume responsibility for monitoring designated patients
- Perform patient safety monitoring duties
- Responsible for initial set-up of required equipment/camera in patients' room
- Clean and appropriately disinfect equipment between patient usage
- Alert nurse, nursing assistant or other competent staff to respond to alarms resulting from patient movement or behavior
- Document direct observation records as indicated and anytime intervention is necessary
- Check with patients' nurse or Lead Charge Nurse for any special instructions
- Respond to needs of patients by reporting patient needs to the appropriate person
- Provide verbal intervention when necessary, utilizing the Patient Observer System
- Intervene with patient and call for assistance when necessary
- Provide patient's right to privacy
- Participate in educational and Performance Improvement activities
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent required
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
- Ability to navigate computer system
- Skills and knowledge to conduct safe individual activities with patients
- Strong observation and intervention skills with patients and family members
- Proficient in interpersonal communication skills
- Verbal communication skills to allow for calm communication with patient and patient's family members
- 1 year nursing assistant experience preferred
Company overview
Cape Fear Valley Health is a comprehensive regional healthcare system based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serving southeastern North Carolina and surrounding regions. Established in 1956, it has grown to become North Carolina's 8th largest health system, operating as a private not-for-profit organization with 7,500 employees and over 1,000 physicians. The system encompasses eight hospitals with 988 total beds, including Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, and Harnett Health facilities. Annually, the system serves more than 1 million inpatient and outpatient visits across its network of over 150 locations. Cape Fear Valley Health specializes in cardiac care, cancer treatment, surgical services, neuroscience, pediatrics, rehabilitation, orthopedics, and behavioral health. The organization has earned numerous national recognitions including Healthgrades Top 100 Hospital for Cardiac Care, IBM Watson Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital, and The Leapfrog Group Grade-A for Patient Safety. With a mission to provide exceptional healthcare for all patients, the system emphasizes patient-centered care, innovation, and community service while maintaining multiple disease-specific certifications from The Joint Commission.