Virtual Safety Specialist
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Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Barbourville, KY, US
Summary
The Virtual Safety Specialist monitors assigned patients virtually and intervenes as necessary to ensure safety. They communicate patient status changes to nursing staff and participate in team conferences and shift handoffs.
Job Description
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.
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.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the Healthcare System of Appalachia, and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies. ARH employs more than 6,000 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $330 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 600 active and courtesy medical staff members. ARH is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia, and is consistently recognized for its medical excellence.
Founded
1956
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Hazard, KENTUCKY
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the Healthcare System of Appalachia, and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies. ARH employs more than 6,000 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $330 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 600 active and courtesy medical staff members. ARH is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia, and is consistently recognized for its medical excellence.
Founded
1956
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Hazard, KENTUCKY