Patient Companion / Virtual Patient Observation Program, Full time, Days
Patient Companion / Virtual Patient Observation ProgramBring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + TogetherWork location:The is an in- person position working at 8200 Walnut Hill Ln., Dallas, TXWork hours: Full time, Days working 7a-7pDepartment highlights:Opportunity to innovate healthcareProfessional advancement opportunitiesStrong teamwork and collaboration Here's What You NeedHigh School Diploma or Equivalent required1 year experience in an patient care setting/role such as a Nurse Aide's, Patient Care Tech, Monitor Tech, or other nursing support role required Acute Care experience preferred PCT, CNA, or CMA experience helpfulWhat You Will DoThe Virtual Care Patient Companion is a member of the health care team working remotely from centralized location under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager of the Virtual Care Center. The Virtual Care Companion provides continuous technology enabled monitoring and surveillance/observation with intervention steps and escalation paths to support patient safety and prevention of injury.In addition to the required qualifications, a successful Virtual Care Patient Companion will• Utilizes the technology required for virtual patient observation and interventions for safe patient care.• Demonstrates competency in the set-up and ongoing use of virtual patient observation monitoring software, computer hardware, and communication devices.• Collaborates with hospital unit nursing staff to set up camera to optimize patient visibility and conduct positive patient identification.• Assures alarms are activated with appropriate settings and are sufficiently audible.Additional perks of being a Texas Health employeeDepending on status, benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together!Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected]#LI-RT1 Apply tot his job