On-SiteRemotePatientAttendant

**_Current Employees:_** If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click [here](https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this [tip sheet](https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER_eRecruiting_ApplyforaJob.pdf). **Location: UHealth Tower** **Shift: 3 Days/12 Hour Shifts (Days Vary)** **Note: This is an** _**_on-site_**_**position and is not remote** * Provides continuous visual patient observation and surveillance of assigned high risk patients. * Observes more than one patient at a time at the assigned monitoring station. * Maintains a clear view of all patients for which they are assigned always. * Verbally redirects the patient via digital 2-way audio device from engaging in identifiable risk behaviors or in imminent danger. * Notifies the unit nursing team through communication devices if the patient requires immediate assistance. * Utilizes the technology required for visualization and interventions for safe patient care in accordance with department standards. * Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of electronic systems needed for the role. * Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arriving on unit, upon completion of shift and for all new admissions. * Identifies variances and initiates follow-up actions regarding non-functional equipment. * Completes required observation documentation at established intervals. * Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues. * Assures safe patient environment and seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazards in patient room with assigned nursing care team. * Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. _**This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be a