Summary: • Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. • Verbally redirects the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors. • Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance by communication device and/or Stat Alarm. • Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies. Typical duties and responsibilities: • Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the AvaSure® software. • Maintains visual observation at all times. • Wears headset at all times and verbally redirects patient using the digital 2-way audio feature. • Provides prompt notification of appropriate clinical staff if patient requires assistance. • Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate care to patient population requiring video monitoring. • Participates in report with virtual safety attendant when arriving for shift and upon completion of shift. Reviews pertinent information and behaviors. • Provides patient with explanations as necessary but does not counsel or provide opinions. • Seeks help or advice as soon as possible when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others. • Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues. • Monitors for and maintains patient environmental safety. Notifies clinical staff of potential safety hazards. • Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to primary caregiver. • Demonstrates a safe work practices and attitude. Expectations while on duty: • Dedicated attention to observing patients with no outside distractions. No personal cell phone use. • Never leave monitor station unattended. If you need to step away, call for backup first. • No food and/or drink in patient care areas. • Keep your workspace clean and tidy. • Maintain documentation.