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ID #44468745
State New Jersey
City Perthamboy
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Hackensack Meridian Health
Showed 2022-07-29
Date 2022-07-29
Deadline 2022-09-27
Category Et cetera
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Patient Safety Sitter - Emergency Room - Per Diem Evening

New Jersey, Perthamboy, 08861 Perthamboy USA

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Patient Safety Sitter - Emergency Room - Per Diem EveningRARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER- PERTH AMBOY Perth Amboy Requisition #2022-115241 ShiftEvening StatusPer Diem Weekend WorkOne Weekend a Month HolidaysTwo of 6 On CallNo On-Call Required Shift Hours3p.m. - 11p.m. Address530 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy, 08861 Apply (https://careers-hackensackmeridianhealth.icims.com/jobs/115241/login) Save Job Job Saved View SavedOverviewHow have you impacted someone’s life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our healthcare teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career all within New Jersey’s premier healthcare system. ResponsibilitiesA day in the life of a Patient Safety Sitter at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Under direction of the RN, provides a safe environment for patients whose behavior warrants observation, for “at risk for falls”

Utilizes appropriate communication channels; obtains report and communicates all changes in behavior to the RN

Continuously observes the patient within eyesight range at arm’s length and by maintaining presence in the room

Responds to patients attempts to ambulate and get up by first putting on call light and calling out for help

Arranges scheduled breaks and meals with RN

Observes and reports patients' behaviors and changes to RN promptly

Ensure patient satisfaction and positive patient communications outcomes by promoting concepts of Pride in Caring

Introduces self, greets and orients patient to role of sitter

Communicates patient’s needs, requests and complaints of pain to RN promptly

Keeps patient informed of status of requests

Maintains confidentiality and privacy of patient and information

Provides competent observation to patients and intervenes appropriately for fall risk utilizing safe patient approach

QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required

Previous experience in a hospital setting preferred

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

Our NetworkHackensack MeridianHealth(HMH) is a Mandatory COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination FacilityAs a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.Apply (https://careers-hackensackmeridianhealth.icims.com/jobs/115241/login) Learn aboutthis locationView MapShare this jobFacebook

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