Safety Observer, Patient Attendant, Float Pool

Duke Careers

Remote Safety Observer at Duke University Health System providing constant observation and support. Collaborating with nursing teams to ensure patient safety and accurate documentation of health records.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient observation and communication within a telehealth environment, ensuring accurate documentation and collaboration with nursing teams to maintain patient safety and care standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Patient ObservationTelehealth TechnologyElectronic Health Record DocumentationBLS CertificationNurse Aid Registry Listing

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Hard Skills

Patient MonitoringBehavioral ObservationDocumentation SkillsSafety Plan CollaborationEscalation of Unsafe Events

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Telehealth Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

In-Patient Hospital ExperienceNursing Programs EnrollmentNurse Aid Registry of North Carolina

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform work under the supervision of a registered nurse, or virtual registered nurse.
Constant and direct observation of the patient virtually using approved telehealth technology.
Communicate the status of the patient, including any changes, to bedside nursing team and virtual nursing team.
Observing and reporting patients' behavioral changes.
Document observation in electronic health record.
Escalate unsafe events via alarm or redirections.
Monitoring of patients in seclusion and/or restraint.
Collaboration with bedside staff and virtual nursing staff on patient’s safety plan of care.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Work requires completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
In-Patient Hospital experience preferred.
Enrollment in nursing or medical programs strongly preferred.
Listing on the Nurse Aid Registry of North Carolina preferred.
BLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hire orientation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off