Patient Observer-Riverview-Float-Part Time

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Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help patients live better, healthier lives—and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better—advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

To provide a safe environment for patients who are on One-to-One Supervision for Suicide Precautions, Behavioral Restraints, Line of Sight or Patient Safety. Training will be provided as part of new hire orientation.

• Responsible for the safety of the patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Must be able to work in situations with isolation precautions.
• Provide frequent checks on patients that have a Patient Watch Order.
• Provide direction to patient to ensure that they do not fall or wander off.
• Record and document patient behavior.
• Must be able to travel with patient when needed.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• The ability to stay mobile according to the patients' movement including the ability to stand for periods of time.
• Must be able to work in situations with isolation precautions.

• Previous work experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Experience as a Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, Nurse Aide Training, or current Nursing/Psychology student are all preferred.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required prior to performing patient observation.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer, and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate.

The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may differ from the posted rate of pay based on non-discriminatory factors.

Minimum hourly rate: $17.12. Part-time (20+ hours/week) positions offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted rate of pay reflects a reasonable good faith estimate of minimum base pay and does not represent the full value of our market-competitive rewards package. Apply today if the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities!