Patient Observer - Neptune, 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'salso 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 Observer at Hackensack Meridian _Health_ includes:

• Responsible for the safety of the Patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse
• Must be able to work in situations with isolationprecautions
• Providea safe environment for patients who are onOne to OneSupervision for Suicide Precautions, Behavioral Restraints, Line of Sight or Patient Safety
• Providefrequent checks on patients that have a Patient Watch Order
• Providedirection to patient to ensure that they do not fall or wanderoff
• Record and Document patient behavior
• Must be able to travel with patient whenneeded

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) isrequired prior to performing patient observation. Training will be provided as part ofnewhire orientation.
• Previouswork experience in a hospital settingpreferred
• Experience as a Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistantpreferred
• Experience as an EMT or Nurse's Aide Training preferred or
• Current Nursing or Psychology studentpreferred
• The ability to stay mobile according to the patients' movement including the ability to stand for periods of time isrequired
• Must be able to work in situations with isolationprecautions
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs,a strong senseof accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based ona strong senseof patient focus are allrequired

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today


Job ID _ _


Department _J-PT OBSERVER_


Site _Jersey Shore Univ Med Cntr_


Job Location _US-NJ-Neptune_


Position Type _Full Time with Benefits_


Standard Hours Per Week _36_


Shift _Night_


Shift Hours _7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m._


Weekend Work _Every Other Weekend_


On Call Work _No On-Call Required_


Holiday Work _Three of 6_