Job Summary: The Virtual Sitter is responsible for remotely monitoring patients who are at risk for falls, elopement, delirium, self-harm, or interference with medical devices. Using audio/video technology, the Virtual Sitter continuously observes assigned patients and communicates concerns to bedside staff in real time to support patient safety and quality care.

Essential Job Duties:

Continuously monitor assigned patients through approved audio/video technology.
Observe and identify behaviors that place patients at risk for injury or adverse events.
Communicate immediately with nursing staff when intervention is required.
Document observations according to organizational policy.
Follow facility-specific workflows, escalation procedures, and safety protocols.
Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy at all times.

Why Choose Good Samaritan?

For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 4-time designated Magnet® facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center.

We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Good Samaritan Hospital. Please provide all information requested to assure that all your qualifications are fairly considered for current or future vacancies. Your application will remain in our active files for six months. After six months, re-application is necessary. The submission of this application does not automatically result in an employment interview or job offer.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Good Samaritan Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of this facility to provide equal opportunity to persons regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal state and local statements, regulations, and ordinances.

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Virtual Sitter Days - Full time (On-Site)