Role Description
As a Virtual Sitter, your role will be centered around ensuring resident safety. You will play a vital role in ensuring resident safety by providing continuous remote monitoring for residents at risk of falls, elopement, or self-harm. Your vigilance and proactive communication will help prevent adverse events and enhance the overall resident experience.
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Complete continuous visualization of the resident via remote monitoring equipment.
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Continuous visual observation of resident(s) using room safety camera to identify potential harm to self or others.
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Communicate with facility nurses to determine when cameras should be adjusted for privacy during daily care, physician visits, etc.
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Obtain a verbal report from the resident’s nurse, including ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection, care needs, diagnosis, and any special considerations (NPO status, bed alarms, mobility restrictions, etc.).
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Collaborate with the manager for concerns not requiring immediate physical intervention.
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Observe the resident’s activity and behavior and redirect the resident as needed.
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Immediately notify floor nurses of the need for physical intervention (such as toileting assistance, assisting resident to lie back in bed, moving an item closer, etc.).
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Identify safety risks and communicate the need to escalate assistance to the residents.
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Function cooperatively as a team member, responding to directives by responsible nurse to changing resident’s/unit’s needs.
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Communicate in a professional manner and demonstrate respect for the residents, families/significant others, and other health care members.
Qualifications
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High School diploma or equivalent required.
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Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in healthcare is preferred.
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Certification as a Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA) or Medical Assistant preferred.
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Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
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Ability to work under pressure.
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Experience working in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
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Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation.
Benefits
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Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage.
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First Stop Health Virtual Healthcare.
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401(k) & Roth 401(k).
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Company-Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance.
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Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
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Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Incentive Pay.
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Tuition Reimbursement & Tuition Discounts with Select Universities.
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Student Debt Assistance (eligible SNF RNs & LPNs).
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Uniform Allowance.
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Partner Perks Discount Program.
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Perfect Attendance Program.
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Pay Advance & Next Day Pay.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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Support Beyond Benefits with VitalLink and the Signature Inspire Foundation.