Vacancy caducado!
OverviewOur 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.ResponsibilitiesA day in the life of a Patient Sitter at Hackensack Meridian includes:
Provides verbal hand off to nurse and oncoming personnel. Completes handoff tool.
Reports all observations to the Registered Nurse.
Ensures patient safety by providing an organized and safe environment.
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.
Observe patient's status for changes in behavior such as quiet, eyes closed, cooperative, agitated, loud or noisy, verbally abusive, combative, confused, talking to provider and visitors, walking, pacing, angry, hostile, talking to self, sexually inappropriate.
Applies appropriate interventions: Observe, redirect, diversional activities, notify RN.
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
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required
Previous hospital experience preferred
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply todayDepartment One To One Nursing CareSite JFK Medical CenterJob Location US-NJ-EdisonPosition Type Per DiemShift DayShift Hours 7a.m. - 3p.m.Weekend Work One Weekend a MonthOn Call Work No On-Call RequiredHoliday Work Two of 6
Vacancy caducado!