Patient Observer - Float Pool- Bayshore Per Diem

Patient Observer - Float Pool
- Bayshore Per Diem-Day

Hackensack Meridian Health is inviting applications for the Patient Observer role in the Float Pool, at Bayshore Per Diem-Day. This position is available 1 week ago with a focus on patient safety and observation.

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives—and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are teammates. We support one another and show up for our community. Together we keep getting better—advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

• Provide a safe environment for patients on One-to-One Supervision for Suicide Precautions, Behavioral Restraints, Line of Sight, or Patient Safety.
• Maintain patient safety under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Work in isolation precautions situations.
• Conduct frequent checks for patients with a Patient Watch Order.
• Direct patients to prevent falls or wandering.
• Record and document patient behavior.
• Travel with patients as needed.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and behavioral standards.

• High School diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or GED‑equivalent program.
• Ability to remain mobile following patients’ movements, including standing for extended periods.
• Capability to work in isolation precautions settings.
• Prior 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 (preferred).

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

The starting rate of pay is $17.12 per hour and may vary based on data factors. Compensation is benchmarked against market data and factors such as experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget constraints. Some roles may also receive performance‑based incentives, bonuses, or commissions. Shift differentials may apply for evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to a competitive salary, HMH offers 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 is an estimate of the minimum base pay for this role and does not reflect the full market‑competitive total rewards package.

• Seniority Level: Associate
• Employment Type:
  
  Other
• Job Function:
  Education and Training
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

Hackensack Meridian Health is an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, or other protected characteristics.