Patient Observer-Riverview-Float-Full Time-Days-Benefits - Hackensack Meridian Health : Job Details

**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**To provide a safe environment for patients who are on One to One Supervision for Suicide Precautions, Behavioral Restraints, Line of Sight or Patient Safety. Training will be provided as part of new hire orientation.+ Responsible for the safety of the Patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse.+ Must be able to work in situations with isolation precautions.+ Provide frequent checks on patients that have a Patient Watch Order.+ Provide direction to patient to ensure that they do not fall or wander off.+ Record and Document patient behavior.+ Must be able to travel with patient when needed+ Other duties and/or projects as assigned+ Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.**Qualifications**Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:+ High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.+ The ability to stay mobile according to the patients' movement including the ability to stand for periods of time.+ Must be able to work in situations with isolation precautions.Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:+ Previous work experience in a hospital setting preferred.+ Experience as a Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, Nurse Aide Training, or current Nursing/Psychology student are all preferred.Licenses and Certifications Required:+ Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required prior to performing patient observation.**Job ID** _2024-157292_**Department** _R-PT OBSERVER_**Site** _Riverview Medical Center_**Job Location** _US-NJ-Red Bank_**Position Type** _Full Time with Benefits_**Standard Hours Per Week** _36_**Shift** _Day_**Shift Hours** _7:00 am - 7:30 pm_**Weekend Work** _Every Other Weekend_**On Call Work** _No On-Call Required_**Holiday Work** _Three of 6_