VRS Tech - Internal Agency

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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 patientrsquo;s rooms.middot; Remove patient peripheral IV lines, foley catheters and a-lines at certain units.middot; Keep patient safe by providing 1:1 direct patient care as a bedside sitter.

Qualifications

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required), Work Experience: Completion of CNA coursework within past 24 months; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); At least one semester of nursing clinical experience; Certified Medical Assistant at Carle Health; Worked as CNA within past 24 months; Successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program; Relevant medical military training

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Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $18.89per hour - $30.6per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.