Patient MonitorReq #:0000149898Category:Patient Safety AideStatus:Full-TimeShift:DayFacility:RWJ New BrunswickDepartment:Sitter CostsLocation:Main Hospital - New Brunswick, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901Job 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:
Day Shift, 40 hours per week, 7a-3:30p, including 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 feedbackFollows all Suicidal Precautions and Close Observation monitoring policies and proceduresObserves and reports patient s conditions, behavior, and complaints to the nurseMaintains strict patient confidentialityObserves and applies appropriate interventionsMaintains a safe and orderly work/patient care environmentAssists patients with daily living activities (i.e.; feeding, dressing patients, showering/bathing).Transfers, escorts, transports, and ambulates patientsAssures patients have correct ID bandsResponds to emergencies in an appropriate mannerHandles and disposes of infectious and hazardous materials per policies and proceduresMaintains standards of behavior as established in the Organizational Ethics Codes of Conduct PolicyPatient MonitoringMaintains confidentiality of patient informationSuicide Monitoring: Maintains safety of patients by remaining within an arms distance at all timesClose Observations: maintains safety of close observation patients per policySafe Patient HandlingEffective use of Handle with Care TechniquesOther 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)
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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.Equal Opportunity EmployerRWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
