PATIENT OBSERVER - FLOAT - FULL TIME NIGHTS

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is hiring a Patient Observer for full-time night shifts in Brick Township, New Jersey. This role requires the ability to assist and ensure the safety of patients under nursing supervision. An ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and strong observation skills, with prior experience in a hospital setting preferred. Compensation starts at $17.12 per hour with opportunities for additional benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Leave

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Mobility to respond to patient movement.
• Ability to work under isolation precautions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of patients under the direction of a nursing staff.
• Document patient behavior and provide frequent checks.
• Aid in preventing falls or wandering of patients.

Skills

Patient Safety

Mobility Assistance

Observation Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

PATIENT OBSERVER - FLOAT - FULL TIME NIGHTS

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Patient Observer - Float - Full Time Nights

OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER Brick, New Jersey

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• Requisition # 2025-165283
• ShiftNight
• StatusFull Time with Benefits
  
  

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

A day in the life of a Patient Observer at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• 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 a safe environment for patients who are on One to One Supervision for Suicide Precautions, Behavioral Restraints, Line of Sight or Patient Safety
• 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
  
  

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.
  
  

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation

Starting at $17.12 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
  
  

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.

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At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives – and we help one another succeed. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how our team members support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we’re ready to transform health care and advance our mission to serve as a leader of positive change.

Join us and let’s keep getting better together.

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