Safety Observer – Patient Attendant Safety Aide Float Pool

Duke University Health System

. Perform constant, direct virtual observation of identified patients using approved telehealth technology .

Posted 11/3/2026part-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in virtual patient observation, effective communication with nursing teams, and adherence to regulatory requirements. Capable of maintaining patient confidentiality while managing safety protocols and documenting observations accurately.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BLS CertificationCPI CertificationElectronic Health Record DocumentationPatient ObservationIn-Patient Hospital Experience

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Hard Skills

Technology SkillsBasic First AidCPR KnowledgeInfection Control KnowledgeBehavioral Principles Knowledge

Soft Skills

Good Time ManagementAbility to Work with Minimal SupervisionAbility to Maintain Effective Working RelationshipsAbility to Keep Calm in Stressful Situations

Tools & Technologies

Telehealth TechnologyRemote Safety Observer Carts

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS CertificationCPI Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient ConfidentialityPatient RightsSanitationHealth and Safety Precautions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform constant, direct virtual observation of identified patients using approved telehealth technology
Virtually monitor changes in patients’ physical, emotional, and mental conditions
Communicate patient status and changes to bedside and virtual nursing teams
Observe and report behavioral changes
Document observations in the electronic health record
Escalate unsafe events via alarms or redirections
Monitor patients in seclusion and/or restraint
Collaborate with bedside and virtual nursing staff on patient safety plans of care
Participate in reviewing work-area activities and processes and assist with continual service improvement
Comply with regulatory and legal requirements
Find and order Remote Safety Observer carts when needed
Make work-station assignments each shift
Receive handoff from bedside nursing staff and share observation instructions with assigned observers
Help bedside teams set up, troubleshoot, and discontinue carts and resolve audio/video issues
Perform other related duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

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; if not met at hire, begin the process within 1 year of employment and complete within 2 years
BLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hire orientation
CPI certification strongly preferred
Technology skills
Basic first aid and CPR knowledge and ability to administer them if needed
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and patient rights
Good time management skills
Physical strength and stamina
Knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, infection control, and basic health and safety precautions
Knowledge of behavioral principles and individual responses to stressors
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and hospital staff
Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
Ability to maintain routine records and prepare reports
Ability to recognize patients in emergency states and seek appropriate assistance
Ability to understand, follow, and communicate oral and written instructions accurately
Ability to apply proper body mechanics and safety

Benefits

Comp & perks

PRN schedule of 1–12-hour shift per week
BLS certification completion/maintenance by the end of new hire orientation
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodation information available