Virtual Sitter/Patient Observer – Float Pool

Blue Ridge Radiologists

Virtual Sitter/Patient Observer providing patient surveillance and support in various units at Augusta Health. Responsible for continuous monitoring and intervention to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeFishersville • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient observation and safety, ensuring continuous monitoring and effective communication within the healthcare team. Possesses strong attention to detail and multitasking abilities to support optimal patient care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Patient ObservationInjury PreventionExcellent Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationNursing Assistant Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient CareMultitaskingAttention to DetailBasic Computer OperationsMicrosoft Windows

Soft Skills

Team PlayerVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Nursing Assistant Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient SafetyHealthcare TeamHospital PoliciesConfidentialityDirect Patient Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Virtual Sitter/Patient Observer provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients.
First line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors.
Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies.
The Virtual Sitter/Patient Observer will be assigned to different units based on staffing needs.
Responsible for one-on-one direct, continuous observation for the purpose of injury prevention of patients who might be at high risk to injure themselves or others due to confusion, delirium, self-destructive behavior, or a high likely hood of falling.
Responsible for keeping the patient in his/her line of vision at all times and working with others in the healthcare team to assure prompt intervention to prevent physical harm to patients ensuring optimal patient safety and patient comfort.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Nursing Assistant Certification preferred
Previous hospital/clinical/direct patient care experience preferred
Must pay strict attention to detail and be efficient in multitasking
Must possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Must be a team player (work well with others)
Basic computer operations skills required
Basic Microsoft Windows experience required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
Free onsite parking
Shift and weekend differentials
Tuition reimbursement
Onsite child care