Virtual Safety Companion - Mercy Lorain Hospital


Job Details

The Virtual Safety Companion remotely observes and interacts with assigned patients through in-room cameras with verbal interventions and alerts to get bedside staff support for the patient as necessary. This position works closely with the hospital bedside clinical staff, Virtual Safety Coordinator, and the Operations Manager to escalate any patient conditions as necessary and provides hand-off information upon completion of shift assignment. Essential Job Functions?Provides continuous observation of assigned patients through a one-way camera with two-way audio device and immediately contacts the appropriate bedside clinical staff if the patient requires assistance. Promotes patient safety by reporting unsafe situations or concerns to direct caregivers via phone calls and Epic documentation Participates in hand-off of information/behavior about assigned patients at the beginning and upon completion of the shift assignment. Seeks help as soon as possible when patient appears to pose a ...Hospital, Companion, Operations Manager, Safety, Virtual, Patient Care, Healthcare





 Mercy Health

 07/05/2024

 Lorain,OH