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Virtual Patient Observer

Shaker_Heights, OH, United States

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Job details

Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 22, 2026

Original job description

This position is not remote and located at the UH Management Services Center in Shaker Heights, OH. A Brief Overview

The Patient Safety Observer is responsible for maintaining continuous observation and ensuring the safety of assigned patients through vigilant monitoring, timely communication, and adherence to established safety protocols. This role actively supports coordinated, high-quality patient care by documenting observations in the electronic health record (EHR), collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team, and utilizing secure communication tools in real time. This position requires strong technical skills and a commitment to exceptional customer service. The individual will demonstrate a thorough understanding of hospital protocols, inter-facility standards, and teamwork practices to optimize both patient outcomes and clinical operations. What You Will Do

Maintains continuous observation of multiple patients.
Navigate EHR workflows to support safe, efficient, and coordinated care. This includes documenting observations, entering appropriate communication notes, and using secure messaging tools to collaborate with the bedside care team in real time.
Maintains patient safety by: direct supervision, reorienting and redirecting confused patient, following safety standards.
Communicates with nurse any changes in patient behavior or condition.
Communicates effectively with patient and family.
Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes
Possess and obtain working knowledge of external and inter-facility protocols and standards of practice
Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations
Delivering exceptional customer service while facilitating communication across multiple disciplines

Additional Responsibilities

Work with all System Operations Center staff in a team orientated, collaborative approach
Responsible for promoting a Best Place to Work Culture and positive and professional work environment
Actively participates in the development and implementation of performance/quality improvement
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

High School Equivalent / GED (Required)

Work Experience

1+ years patient care in hospital acute care setting (Required) or

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral (Required proficiency)
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates a professional demeanor when interacting with patients and customers (Required proficiency)
Strong computer skills including all MS platforms (Required proficiency)

Physical Demands

Standing Occasionally
Walking Occasionally
Sitting Constantly
Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs
Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs
Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs
Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs
Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs
Balancing Rarely
Stooping Rarely
Kneeling Rarely
Crouching Rarely
Crawling Rarely
Reaching Rarely
Handling Occasionally
Grasping Occasionally
Feeling Rarely
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Frequently
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently

Travel Requirements

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