Patient Observer -Emergency Room- Bayshore - Per Diem Days

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Morrell Corners (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is dedicated to helping patients live better, healthier lives and to supporting one another to succeed. Our team is rooted in connection and collaboration, and we offer competitive benefits as part of a culture where we show up for the community.

We seek compassionate caregivers for patient care support roles. A High School diploma or GED is required, mobility to assist patients, and BLS certification before patient observation is performed.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Mobility for patient movement

Ability to stand for periods

Isolation precautions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Nursing student / related healthcare training

Job description

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.

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.