What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telesitter (CNA Required) - Per Diem position at Jefferson Health?
Job ID
9288369
Location
Center City, Philadelphia, PA
Full/Part Time
Per Diem
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Responsibilities
TITLE: Patient Care Associate - Telesitter (PCA)
Salary Grade:
-
Department:
Nursing
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
Reports To:
Nursing Manager
Direct Reports:
None
Original Edition Date: 7/12/2022
Revised Edition Date: N/A
JOB SUMMARY: The Patient Care Associate - Telesitter (PCA) must possess a willingness to serve and exhibit the attitude and behaviors to fulfill the mission and philosophy of Magee Rehabilitation Hospital- Jefferson Health. The PCA is a member of the health care team who works under the supervision of a licensed professional by observing assigned patients and providing communication to keep those patients safe. The primary job function is to ensure the safety and well-being of a patient who is considered a danger, fall risk, or safety concern to him/herself.
ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The Patient Care Associate - Telesitter is accountable for the following:
Capable of continuous monitoring of up to 15 patients on one screen at one time and remaining at all times while on duty.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset
Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes.
Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff
Documentation on patient’s behavior throughout the shift
Basic computer operation skills
Basic Microsoft windows experience
Knowledge of medical terminology.
1 year of direct patient care experience required.
OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Practices safety at all times while performing job responsibilities and reports unsafe conditions when identified.
Practices patient confidentiality utilizing HIPAA standards.
EDUCATION:
High School education or equivalent.
Certification preferred (patient care technician, nurse assistant, medical assistant)
Behavioral health sciences interests or academic related areas preferred.
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates knowledge of age specific factors necessary to perform patient care responsibilities. Ages of the patients served: adolescent (14-18 years old), Adult (18-65 years old), Geriatric (65 ). Recognizes patient’s psychological development and modifies approaches for specific age groups.
Demonstrates knowledge of specific factors necessary to perform responsibilities of position (i.e. SCI, TBI, Stoke, etc.).
Patient communication techniques are age appropriate.
Recognizes psychological development and modifies approach to specific age groups.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Prolonged sitting. Sit to stand desk will be installed in room to allow the PCA to stand while working.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer with enlarged monitor
Phone
AREA SPECIFIC WORK RULES:
Follows all Magee policies and requirements for continued
Follows the following schedule for times to report to work and to leave work:
Day Shift: 6:30 am – 7:00 pm
Night Shift: 6:30 pm – 7:00 am
If you need to call out you need to do so 2 hours prior to your scheduled shift
Conditions of Employment
Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.
Closing Statement
Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.
Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.
Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.
Jefferson’s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.
OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing
As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.
