Job Description

Xanitos, Inc is a management company that provides hospital housekeeping, patient transport, and central laundries services. It is differentiated by its patented XRO System for cleaning patient rooms, its outstanding operations management team, and by being a private company whose priority is giving top-quality service. The results are evident; at the hospitals it serves, Xanitos has improved the cleaning quality, increased HCAHPS scores, reduced the risk of HAIs, lowered bed turnaround time, and significantly reduced costs.

Xanitosis hiring Full-Time onsite Virtual Patient Sitters for all shifts at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, WA.

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• Pay $19.00 per hour
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Responsible for providing continuous virtual visual and audible observation of assigned patients through approved technology, in alignment with the Registered Nurse (RN) care plan and as directed by the Xanitos Leadership team and hospital licensed clinical staff. The Virtual Patient Observation Assistant promptly communicates patient safety concerns and observed changes in behavior to assigned clinical staff by completing the following duties.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Continuously monitors assigned patients visually and audibly through approved virtual observation technology, consistent with the observation level and care plan established by the hospital clinical team.
• Monitors the number of assigned patients authorized by facility policy, system capability, and established staffing protocols.
• Maintains uninterrupted observation during the scheduled assignment and follows established handoff, coverage, and escalation procedures when transitioning coverage or taking a break.
• Uses calm, respectful verbal redirection within the approved scope of practice when a patient engages in at-risk behavior, as directed by facility policy and the RN care plan.
• Immediately notifies the assigned nurse or designated clinical staff of patient needs, unusual behavior or verbalizations, equipment concerns, loss of visual or audible connection, and potentially dangerous behavior or conversation.
• Responds rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies by following approved emergency notification and escalation procedures. Does not delay notification while attempting to resolve a clinical or safety concern independently.
• Completes observation documentation and reports at assigned times, accurately recording observations and communications in accordance with hospital and company policy.
• Participates in handoff of pertinent information and observed behavior at the start and completion of each assignment, and communicates changes in patient status as required.
• Collaborates to identify and report patient safety issues, including visible environmental hazards observed through the monitoring system. Escalates concerns to the appropriate nurse or designated clinical staff.
• Performs required equipment checks and promptly reports technology, connectivity, camera, audio, or workstation issues that could affect safe observation coverage.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality by using only approved systems, workstations, and communication channels. Does not record, photograph, share, or access patient information except as required to perform assigned duties.
• Operates within the defined non-clinical role. Does not provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, medication administration, physical intervention, or other nursing care.
• Interacts hospitably, cheerfully, and supportively with staff, patients, visitors, and work colleagues.
• Respects hospital and company property and follows all security, access-control, information-protection, confidentiality, patient rights, HIPAA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Takes suggestions and direction from supervisors and hospital staff. Complies with all department and hospital educational programs and required competencies.
• Always behaves in a professional manner. Assists other associates as necessary and responds to direction as provided.

Job Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty adequately. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Post-Offer Medical, Background Screening and Drug Test required.
• Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and understand written English communication including patient identifiers, pick and receiving location, isolation precaution notifications and other important patient information necessary to perform assigned task.
• CPR AED or basic life support healthcare provider (BLS-HCP) certification required.*
• Any other unit-specific training required by Hospital partner such as but not limited to, the hospital partners new hire orientation.

*Training and certifications required for this role, including BLS/CPR, will be provided by Xanitos.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time. Requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 50 lbs. Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (e.g., sitting or standing) for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment (e.g., headset, phone) for prolonged periods.
• Adequate vision to view and interpret computer screens, documents, and other digital/physical materials.
• Ability to participate in virtual meetings, including speaking and hearing clearly via video conferencing software.

Occasional light lifting (up to 10 lbs.) may be required for handling office supplies or equipment

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Benefits:

Xanitosunderstands the importance of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, as well as your financial future. With that in mind, we take pride in the variety of benefit plans that are available for our employees. Please note, plans vary by location and are subject to eligibility and work hour requirements in accordance with company policy and state laws. Plans may include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life, Accident and Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Shoes for Crews Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts to Theme Parks, Theaters, Sporting Events, Movies and More
• Paid Time off including Vacation- Up to 80 hours per year based on actual hours worked, Sick- accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked , Paid Company Holidays-6 per year, Bereavement ( a maximum of three paid scheduled workdays off) and Jury Duty.

The expected hourly rate for this position ranges from $19.00 to $19.00, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include Shift differential pay and bonuses (if applicable to the position).

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