Position Summary:
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the VRS Tech provides 24/7 remote monitoring for patients who require a video remote sitter. The VRS Tech identifies any safety issues with the patient or their environment and works with staff to correct. Will perform as a Health Care Technician (HCT) as a support to the licensed nursing staff and perform activities related to the personal care and hygiene needs of an assigned patient group. Facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff and employees. Serves as a public relations liaison for the unit. Works under the direct supervision of the nursing manager.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
H.S. Diploma/GED
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Basic Life Support (BLS) (AHA) within 30 days.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Completion of CNA coursework w/in past 24 months, OR successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program, OR Worked as a CNA w/in past 24 months, OR Successful completion of at least one semester of nursing clinical experiences, OR Documented relevant medical military training.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of CNA coursework w/in past 24 months, OR successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program, OR Worked as a CNA w/in past 24 months, OR Successful completion of at least one semester of nursing clinical experiences, OR Documented relevant medical military training.
- Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.
Essential Functions:
- Manages the Video Remote Sitter by monitoring patients who are in the VRS camera to keep them safe from falls, removing lines and drains, elopement and similar situations.* Coordinates with AvaSure when the VRS camera is down and troubleshoots them.* Documents in Epic and utilizes Epic in-basket for orders.* Assists with the maintenance of unit supplies to ensure the smooth function of the unit, including stocking nurse servers, cleaning instruments and equipment, ordering supplies, and making up charts.* Collects data on assigned patients as directed by Registered Nurse (RN) and ensures accurate documentation.* Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills as outlined in the skills checklist including: measurement of vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and measuring and recording intake and output.* Performs or assists patients with the activities of daily living. Prepares patients for transportation and/or transport.
- Floats for various inpatient units to provide direct patient care such as vital signs taking, accuchecks, specimen collection and sending them to lab, personal hygiene, assists with feeding and tidying the patient's rooms.* Remove patient peripheral IV lines, foley catheters and a-lines at certain units.* Keep patient safe by providing 1:1 direct patient care as a bedside sitter.
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Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted. |
Carle Health
Sep 30, 2024