1:1 Patient Safety Observer

Hackensack Meridian Health; Holmdel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Observer to provide a safe environment for patients under supervision for Suicide Precautions, Behavioral Restraints, Line of Sight, or Patient Safety. Training will be provided during new hire orientation.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, recording behavior, and ensuring patients do not wander. A high school diploma or GED is required, with ability to stay mobile and work in isolation precautions; BLS is required before patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to stay mobile and stand for periods.
• Ability to work in isolation precautions.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety for patients under supervision.
• Record and document patient behavior.
• Travel with patient when needed.
• Adhere to organizational competencies and standards.

Skills

Mobility

Isolation precautions

Patient safety monitoring

Education

High School diploma or GED

GED equivalent programs

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Observer to provide a safe environment for patients under supervision for Suicide Precautions, Behavioral Restraints, Line of Sight, or Patient Safety. Training will be provided during new hire orientation.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, recording behavior, and ensuring patients do not wander. A high school diploma or GED is required, with ability to stay mobile and work in isolation precautions; BLS is required before patient