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**Virtual Patient Observer**

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* Saint Louis, Missouri

* Clinical Services and Support

* Rotating

* Full-Time

* 31270

* STL1-N09

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** Job Description**

**Information About this Position**

* Full-Time

* On-Site Work Location

* Benefit Eligible

* Rotating Schedule

* Every Other Weekend Rotation

**Company and Job Overview**

***Barnes-Jewish Hospital*** is the St. Louis regions top adult hospital. Formed from the merger of the former Barnes and Jewish Hospitals to become Missouris largest hospital, it continues the traditions of its predecessors along with its partner, Washington University School of Medicine, in providing cutting-edge treatments, educating future medical professionals and working to make our community as healthy as it can be.

For over two decades Barnes-Jewish Hospital has been ranked on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll. In 2021, Barnes-Jewish ranked 17th overall with 11 specialties being ranked. The hospital was also the first hospital in Missouri to be designated as a Magnet hospital in 2003 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing and has been redesignated consistently since.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is a teaching hospital staffed by more than 1,500 Washington University Physicians, the clinical practice for the Washington University School of medicine. The academic medicine partnership has developed many treatments and procedures that are now common across the globe.

**Role Purpose**

Provides continuous observation by video surveillance of assigned patients (including high-risk patients). Verbally redirects patients from engaging in at risk behaviors and summons the Clinical Team if the patients requires assistance, or if in any imminent danger to self or others. Serves as a Patient Safety Companion remotely observing and assisting with keeping patients safe.

**Responsibilities**

* Maintains continuous visual observation of assigned patient(s) at all times on a monitor. Verbally redirects the patient over a digital 2-way audio device, ensures the activation of automated audio alerts in patient care area, and immediately summons the clinical team if the patient requires assistance.

* Participates in the collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues and assures patient environment safety. Immediately follows the departmental protocol/guidelines and seeks assistance from the clinical team when patient appears to pose a threat to self and others.

* Participates in hand-off of pertinent assigned patient information/behavior at the beginning and upon completion of a shift. Consistently communicates with clinical team and waits for replacement, prior to vacating the monitoring station for any reason to ensure constant patient observation.

* Provides patient with explanations as necessary, but does not counsel or provide opinions. Communicates effectively with patients and staff while maintaining discretion, courtesy and an understanding of patient privacy. (Protects the dignity of the observed patients).

* Responsible for timely accurate documentation of patient activity, interactions, and communication to the clinical team according to policy, protocol and/or standard of work in designated records.

* BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

**Minimum Requirements**

* High School Diploma or GED

**Preferred Qualifications**

* <2 years experience

**Benefits Statement**

Note: not all benefits apply to all openings

- Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options

- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan

- 401(k) plan

- Tuition Assistance

- Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

- On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)

- Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time

*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center

**Legal Statement**

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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