Patient Observer - Bayshore -Float Pool- Per Diem Nights

About the role

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

Responsibilities

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

Training will be provided as part of new hire orientation.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

Skills

Preferred:

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

Pay

The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting. The starting rate of pay is $17.42 per hour. Posted rates may vary based on several non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, budget, and grant funding.

Certain positions may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, commissions, or shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

Benefits

HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, including:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.