Virtual Safety Assistant - Virtual Care

Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital \| Department: Virtual Care \| Work Hours: 0600\-1830 \| Weekend Requirements: Two \| 0\.9 FTE **Job Summary:** The Virtual Safety Assistant (VSA) works onsite in a dedicated Virtual Care Bunker to provide continuous remote observation and safety monitoring for hospitalized patients using audio/video technology. The VSA is responsible for simultaneous monitoring to proactively identify safety risks and escalate concerns to bedside staff according to defined protocols. This role plays a critical part in fall prevention, self‑harm prevention, and overall patient safety. **Job Responsibilities:** * Works with the nursing staff to maintain a safe environment according to organizational standards and policies. * Maintains constant visual awareness of assigned patients and prioritizes attention based on acuity and risk level. * Continuous monitoring of assigned patients via live video and audio feeds for safety risks, including but not limited to: + Falls or unsafe mobility attempts + Line/tube dislodgment + Self\-harm or high\-risk behaviors + Confusion, agitation, or elopement risks * Promptly notifies bedside nursing staff or designated care team members when safety concerns are observed. * Participates in handoff communication at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure continuity of monitoring. * Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies. * Immediately reports equipment issues or malfunctions to appropriate technical support teams. **Skills and Attributes:** * Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. * Works under minimal supervision. * Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. * Department specific competencies for positions are detailed in the unit/department scope of service. **Position Requirements:** **Work Experience** * No experience required. **Education** * High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred. **Licensure/Certification/Registration** * BLS \- Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position **Organizational Responsibilities:** * Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization. **Additional Job Information:** * This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all\-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not ap