patient sitter

Patient Sitter - One To One Nursing - Per Diem Day

JFK University Medical Center Edison, New Jersey

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• Requisition #
• ShiftDay
• StatusPer Diem

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 Health 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
• Basic computer and math skills preffered

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

Compensation
Minimum rate of $17.12 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

Our Network
Hackensack Meridian
Health
(HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility
As 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.

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