Virtual Safety Specialist

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Required skills

  • virtual monitoring
  • patient observation
  • escalation
  • safety hazards
  • SBAR
  • medical terminology
  • digital literacy
  • decision making
  • cultural dynamics

Nice to have

  • 1 year experience

Role summary

This Virtual Safety Specialist role involves monitoring assigned patients remotely, intervening as needed, and escalating concerns to nursing staff. The specialist will identify and report safety hazards, participate in team communications, and maintain patient confidentiality. Key responsibilities include utilizing effective communication, practicing SBAR for handoffs, and demonstrating digital literacy and basic problem-solving skills. A High School Diploma/GED is required, with up to one year of experience preferred. The role requires an understanding of medical terminology and the ability to function ethically and with cultural awareness in a clinical setting.

Overview

Monitors, observes assigned patients, intervenes virtually as appropriate, escalates to nursing staff interventions as needed and communicates changes in status or concerns to nursing as required. Reports any safety hazards, participates in team conferences, shift handoff, in-service education and staff meetings. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Special Instructions

Monitors, observes assigned patients, intervenes virtually as appropriate, escalates to nursing staff interventions as needed and communicates changes in status or concerns to nursing as required. Reports any safety hazards, participates in team conferences, shift handoff, in-service education and staff meetings. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

1 ) Utilizes effective communication skills and active listening, exhibits compassionate and empathetic attitude2) Practices Hands Off communication utilizing SBAR; 3) Functions as a positive influence, role model and adheres to professional code of conduct4) Respects dignity and confidentiality of all matters relating to patient

Qualifications

EducationHigh School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Minimum Work Experience

Up to 1 year preferred but not required

Required Skills, Knowledge, and AbilitiesBasic awareness of problem solving and decision-making skills.Basic awareness of digital literacy skillsBasic knowledge of medical terminologyAbility to deal tactfully with customers, patients, community and family members.Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to chooseThe most appropriate oneAbility to function in clinical settings with diverse cultural dynamics of clinical staff and patients.

Licenses and Certifications

Additional training my be required or provided for virtual platform.

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