Telesitter

Overview

Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, provides monitoring for patient safety via remote audio-visual monitoring.

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 
  
  

 

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Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Contributes toward accomplishment of patient’s Plan of Care goals by providing safety activities as assigned by the nurse.
  
  

Department Support

• Promotes, monitors and maintains a safe clean environment by assisting with identifying safety needs of patients.
• Provides for efficient operation of unit/department by taking initiative and assuming other responsibilities as needed.
• Contributes effectively to the communication needs of the department by acknowledging patients, healthcare providers and visitors upon arrival to the unit, engaging in collaborative communication, identifying and reporting patient care concerns in a timely manner, practicing excellent telephone etiquette.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred Or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

High School diploma or GED

Experience:

At least 1 year of patient care experience

License(s)/Certification(s):

Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within three (3) months from date of hire.

Current CPR certification

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.

Multicultural sensitivity.

Customer/patient focused.

Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Work may require travel to other UPH facilities.

• Area of Interest: Patient Care;
• FTE/Hours per pay period: .01;
• Department: Nursing Float/Central Resource;
• Shift: PRN, as needed. Shift available is typically 7:00 am - 7:00 pm.;
• Job ID: 158422;