VIRTUAL OBSERVER - Onsite

MelroseWakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years.  With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, MelroseWakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.

If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team!

Job Overview

Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients from a remote monitor station via live feed video.   Supports clinical staff by identifying risky behaviors and verbally redirecting the patient, summons staff when necessary, and handles emergencies and troubleshooting appropriately. Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies .

The position is 24 hours a week with a mix of 11p-7a & 3p-11p on a 2 week rotation.

Week 1 -  Wed & Thursday 11p-7a

• Saturday 3p-11p

Week 2  - Sunday 3p-11p

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications :

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications :

1. Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant (MA) or Emergency Medical System (EMS) certification.

2. Previous patient care experience in a hospital or nursing home

Duties and Responsibilities :

What We Offer :

About MelroseWakefield Hospital :

MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind : the people of north suburban Boston.  MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.

Core to our values, MelroseWakefield Hospital’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.