CNA / TELESITTER PROGRAM - University of Washington

Req #: 232505 Department: HARBORVIEW - TELESITTER PROGRAM Posting Date: 11/05/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $4528.00 - $6474.00 Shift: Alternate Work Shift Notes: Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) & Patient Care Technicians (PCT) positions provide opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (http://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-classified-staff-20191231.pdf) **$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible full-time and part-time new employees joining UW Medicine** Harborview Medical Center - REHABILITATION THERAPIES & CLINICS is seeking a part-time **CNA** for the **UW Medicine Telesitter Program.** **WORK SCHEDULE** + Variable Shift + Part-time: 36 hours per week + Per diem + Consistent work schedules **Position Highlights:** + Provide monitoring from a central monitoring center for patients who require continuous video monitoring for safety. **The successful candidate will also be responsible for the following functions:** + Provide visual monitoring for safe patient observation through video/active microphone technology. + Demonstrate understanding and proficiency in EPIC Monitor software, camera monitoring equipment, and additional communication platforms. + Communicates with patients and intervenes to maintain patient safety by verbally prompting the patient to behave safely until their care team arrives. + Rapidly alerts the patient's care team of a monitored patient's unsafe activity or care need via communication technologies such as via phone or Epic Rover application. + Assist the medical and nursing staff by performing delegated tasks that involve direct patient care; Examples include but are not limited to: in-person patient monitor; assisting patients with toileting, bathing and nutrition; transportation of patients, supplies and specimens; ordering and stocking of supplies; and maintenance/set up of special equipment. As directed by nursing staff, may check patient glucose levels or remove Foley catheter. **Qualified candidates:** + **Required:** High school diploma or GED + **Required:** Active Nursing Assistant-Certified (CNA) with the State of Washington University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.