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Patient Safety MonitorThe Valley Health System has expanded into an integrated health network that serves more than two million people in Southern Nevada. Benefit Highlights: Comprehensive education and training center Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies Challenging and rewarding work environmentJob Description: This position monitors patients via remote camera apparatus via computer screens to ensure safety and mitigate fall risk, with two-way communications with the patient and communication with nursing staffing in case of need to intervene for patient safety. This position will monitor patient movement and direct patients when such action imperils the patient's safety. They will call for nursing support and intervention when patient actions or needs require such intervention to avert harm. Besides monitoring for fall, this position also monitors patient behavior like suspicious behavior (drug activity), elopement risk, physically harmful actions, pulling at IV, tubes drains, restraints. Any change in patient condition will be communicated to the patient's primary RN.Qualifications Education: Completion of C.N.A. program. Experience: Basic medical situational awareness of patient safety requirements and understanding of fall risk criteria. Fully cognizant of HIPAA requirements. Technical Skills: Computer fluency. License/Certification: Current C.N.A. license in the State of Nevada. Current BLS certification. Other: Must be able to communicate and report patient welfare, safety, and security to RNEEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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las vegas, NV, 89101, US
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