Patient Observer - Continuous Video Monitoring Unit - Per Diem Shift - No Experience Required

Company: Geisinger Health
Location: Danville
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

Location:
Justin Drive Office Building II

Shift:
Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0

Worker Type:
Regular

Exemption Status:
No

Job Summary:
Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Patient Observer with market leading pay rates, up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekends and up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN.

Job Duties:

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
• On the job training and education
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.
  Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Allison Honabach at ahonabach1@geisinger.edu.
  
  Job Description:
  
  Responsible for continuous video monitoring for patient safety as an additional tool in the plan of care for patients at high risk for falls, confusion, impaired mobility, etc. Must demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with coworkers, staff, patients and patient's family. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the monitoring process and effective, efficient use of the camera monitoring equipment. The patient observer has completed the iObserver competency assessment.
  
  • Redirects impulsive and harmful behavior.
  • Maintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patients' behavior and notifies nursing and clinicians of any changes or if the patient requires assistance.
  • Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge.
  • Troubleshoots monitors with nursing staff and contacts clinical engineering or IT as appropriate.
  • Maintains continuous video surveillance of multiple patients at one time, unless otherwise instructed by the nursing staff.
  • Calls for assistance when unable to redirect patient or there is a potential for self-injury.
  • Participate in report at the beginning and end of shift, making sure to inform Registered Nurse of any pertinent information at the end of the shift.
  • Talks to the patient and use conversation to keep them focused.
  • Adheres to confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors
  • Develops a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responds to requests from healthcare providers.
    Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
    
    Position Details:
    
    Unit: Continuous Video Monitoring Unit
    
    No experience required. Comprehensive on the job training provided.
    
    Education:
    High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
    
    Experience:
    Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)
    
    Certification(s) and License(s):
    
    Skills:
    Clinical Skills, Communication, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork
    
    OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
    
    • KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
    • EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
    • LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
    • INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
    • SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
      We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
      
      We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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