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- Reports all observations to the Registered Nurse.
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- Observe patient's environment for risks and hazards.
- Takes necessary steps to reduce the risk and provides report to the registered nurse.
- Assures patient's privacy and dignity.
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- Applies appropriate interventions:
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH's Organizational and Managerial competencies and standards of behavior.
- Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hours a day
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Previous hospital experience preferred
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Patient Sitter - Edison, United States - Hackensack Meridian Health
Description
Overview
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
A day in the life of a Patient Sitter at Hackensack Meridian includes:
Qualifications
Job ID _ _
Department _One To One Nursing Care_
Site _JFK Medical Center_
Job Location _US-NJ-Edison_
Position Type _Full Time with Benefits_
Standard Hours Per Week _40_
Shift _Night_
Shift Hours _11p.m. - 7a.m._
Weekend Work _Every Other Weekend_
On Call Work _No On-Call Required_
Holiday Work _Three of 6_
