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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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for patients on One to One Supervision for Suicide Precautions, Behavioral Restraints, Line of Sight or Patient Safety.
• Receive training as part of new hire orientation.
• Responsible for the safety of patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Work in situations with isolation precautions.
• Provide frequent checks on patients with a Patient Watch Order.
• Direct 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or GED equivalent programs.
• Ability to stay mobile according to patient movement, including ability to stand for periods of time.
• Ability to work in situations with isolation precautions.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) required prior to performing patient observation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Minimum rate of $17.42 hourly. The posted rate is a good‑faith estimate of the minimum base pay in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act; actual offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, certifications, geographic location, internal equity, budget, shift differentials, and performance‑based incentives.

Benefits

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