Remote Observation Assistant careers in Allina Health Minneapolis, MN
Website Allina Health
This Jobsfunter Listing is about Allina Health in Minneapolis, MN 2022
About the job
Date Posted
April 18, 2022
Posting Expiration Date
April 26, 2022
Department
16003200 Centralized Visual Observation
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Shift Length
Hours Per Week:
20
Union Contract
SEIU-4-Abbott Northwestern Residual Workers
Weekend Rotation
Every Other
Job Summary
Provide continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. Create and maintain a safe environment for patients assigned to monitoring. Dedicated attention to observing patients with no outside distractions. Notifies nurse and other clinical staff via communication equipment. Always vigilant.
Job Description
Principle Responsibilities
- Visual Monitoring of patient(s).
- Monitors and redirects up to twelve (12) patients at a time.
- Calls the beside staff if there is an issue.
- Makes observations/collects and reports data.
- Maintains eye and concentration on screen at all times and never leave monitor station unattended.
- Ensures that patient information is entered and sent into system.
- Introduces self to patients over Continuous Visual Monitoring system.
- Seeks help or advice as soon as possible when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.
- Attends to patients needs promptly, giving full attention when providing care.
- Verbally redirects patient over communication device.
- Manages technical and support systems with unit personnel and inter-departmental hospital services to facilitate communication and access to pertinent data and/or supplies needed for patient care.
- Notifies Registered Nurse (RN) on unit if cart or system is not working correctly, including if viewing of patient is lost.
- Records and checks all required information on requests, requisitions and/or computer entry to other departments.
- Processes and facilitates the coordination of orders in proper sequence including multi-step orders.
- Completes computer and/or hardware related issue prevention and maintenance tasks including follow-up to ensure resolution to outstanding issues.
- Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
- Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
- Participates in learning and other opportunities for developing and maintaining competence in role.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- High School or GED required
- Associate’s or Vocational degree or 2 quarters of clinical experience in a nursing program or Medical Assistant Certification or a graduate of an approved Allina Health program required
- 2 to 5 Years of patient care experience in an acute care setting or Completion of one (1) nursing clinical rotation within an accredited nursing program required or
- 2 to 5 Years of telehealth experience with patient interaction required and
- 2 to 5 Years of demonstrated computer experience within the past three (3) years- typing proficiency in word and email required
- Less than 2 Years with electronic medical record system preferred
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants required or Associate’s or Vocational degree or 2 quarters of clinical experience in a nursing program or a graduate of an approved Allina Health program
- Medical Terminology preferred
Physical Demands
Sedentary
Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently
Additional Job Description
Provide continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. Create and maintain a safe environment for patients assigned to monitoring. Dedicated attention to observing patients with no outside distractions. Notifies nurse and other clinical staff via communication equipment. Always vigilant.
Job Description
Principle Responsibilities
Visual Monitoring of patient(s).
Monitors and redirects up to twelve (12) patients at a time.
Calls the beside staff if there is an issue.
Makes observations/collects and reports data.
Maintains eye and concentration on screen at all times and never leave monitor station unattended.
Ensures that patient information is entered and sent into system.
Introduces self to patients over Continuous Visual Monitoring system.
Seeks help or advice as soon as possible when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.
Attends to patients needs promptly, giving full attention when providing care.
Verbally redirects patient over communication device.
Makes observations/collects and reports data
Answers phone calls, takes and relays messages
Responds promptly to verbal and/or written instructions and emails
Hand-off pertinent information to incoming staff
Strictly follows no cell phone use at the workstation
Manages technical and support systems with unit personnel and inter-departmental hospital services to facilitate communication and access to pertinent data and/or supplies needed for patient care.
Notifies Registered Nurse (RN) on unit if cart or system is not working correctly, including if viewing of patient is lost.
Records and checks all required information on requests, requisitions and/or computer entry to other departments.
Processes and facilitates the coordination of orders in proper sequence including multi-step orders.
Completes computer and/or hardware related issue prevention and maintenance tasks including follow-up to ensure resolution to outstanding issues.
Demonstrates familiarity and skill with equipment and use
Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to manager.
Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
Participates in learning and other opportunities for developing and maintaining competence in role.
Other duties as assigned.
Company: Allina Health
Vacancy Type: Part-time · Entry level
Job Location: Minneapolis, MN
Application Deadline: N/A
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