Virtual Patient Companion
Beachwood
Cleveland Clinic Administrative Campus
Virtual Patient Companion-Nursing Institute
G99942
Day/Night Rotation
6:30am-7:00pm/6:30pm-7:00am
Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world
The Virtual Patient Companion provides continuous remote observation of patients across the Cleveland Clinic enterprise from a centralized monitoring location. Using a telemonitoring system, they observe multiple patients (up to 15-20 at a time) to ensure safety and prevent at-risk behaviors. The companion’s first response is to verbally redirect the patient as needed, and they promptly alert nursing staff through the alarm system or Vocera communication when intervention is required. This role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and adherence to patient confidentiality and hospital policies.
A caregiver in this position worksday/night rotation| 6:30am—7:00pm or 6:30pm—7:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Comply withestablished corporate and departmental policies, procedures,objectives, quality assurancemethodsand safety codes.
Demonstrate compliance with licensing,regulatoryand accrediting agency provisions asrequired
Demonstrateappropriateand professional communication behavior toward patients,customersand coworkers.
Cooperate withmanagement and peers to promote an environment of teamwork and collaboration.
Demonstrateanunderstandingofandproficiencyinthe use of the NAMETeleSitterSolution software.
Maintain visual observation
Verbally redirect patientsoveradigitaltwo-way audio device in patient rooms
Immediatelysummonthe nursing staff if the patientrequiresassistance
Participate inthehand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arrivingtomonitoringarea and upon completion of shift assignment
Arrange meal break times and inform staff before leaving the monitoringstationso relief may be provided to ensure constant patient observation.
Provide patients with explanations as necessarywithout counseling or providingopinions.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
HighSchool Diploma/GED
General knowledge of hospital settings
Canmonitorup to 15 patients on one screen at one timeandprioritize simultaneous situations
Can communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset
Can communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes
Can use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Previousexperience in a hospitalenvironment
Previousclinical experience
Previousdirectpatientcare experience
Nurse Assistant/MedicalAssistantCertification
Physical Requirements:
Requires the ability to sit for prolonged periods.
Lifting and carrying weights of up to 10 pounds from low to high levels is occasionally required and is an essential function of the position.
Grasping and reaching are frequently required handling demands.
Mental concentration and working with precise limits of accuracy are important.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit, multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation, Cleveland Clinic has become one of the largest and most respected hospitals in the country.
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