Patient MonitorReq #:46018

Category:Patient Safety Aide

Status:Part-Time

Shift:Night

Facility:RWJ New Brunswick

Department:Sitter Costs

Location:

Main Hospital - New Brunswick, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Patient Monitor for our Sitter Unit, in our New Brunswick Facility.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Basic Life Support (CPR) through American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Night Shift, 16 hours per week, 11p-7:30a includes every other weekend and holidays.

Essential Functions:

Complies with patient care decisions made by the professional staff and accepts responsibility for following instructions, fulfilling assignments and learning from feedback

Follows all Suicidal Precautions and Close Observation monitoring policies and procedures

Observes and reports patient s conditions, behavior, and complaints to the nurse

Maintains strict patient confidentiality

Observes and applies appropriate interventions

Maintains a safe and orderly work/patient care environment

Assists patients with daily living activities (i.e.; feeding, dressing patients, showering/bathing).

Transfers, escorts, transports, and ambulates patients

Assures patients have correct ID bands

Responds to emergencies in an appropriate manner

Handles and disposes of infectious and hazardous materials per policies and procedures

Maintains standards of behavior as established in the Organizational Ethics Codes of Conduct Policy

Patient Monitoring

Maintains confidentiality of patient information

Suicide Monitoring: Maintains safety of patients by remaining within an arms distance at all times

Close Observations: maintains safety of close observation patients per policy

Safe Patient Handling

Effective use of Handle with Care Techniques

Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer