PATIENT SAFETY ATTENDANT

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant to provide a safe environment for patients needing close observation. The role involves direct, indirect, and non-patient care under the night shift, contributing to overall patient safety and quality care.

Requirements include a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and CPR certification; CNA certification is preferred. The position offers an hourly rate range of $16.50–$25 with three shifts per week and every third

Qualifications

• Interpersonal relationships and effective communication skills required.
• Basic patient care skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions in the role of providing a safe environment for patients requiring close observation.
• Assists in providing direct, indirect, and non-patient care responsibilities.
• Contributes to quality patient care by serving as a significant member of the health care team.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Basic patient care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA Certification

Job description

PATIENT SAFETY ATTENDANT
Camden, NJ
Job ID 75112 Job Type Full Time
Shift Night
Specialty Nursing/Clinical Support

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org (opens in new window) to learn more.

Short Description

• Functions in the role of providing a safe environment for patients requiring close observation. Assists in providing direct, indirect, and non-patient care responsibilities.
• Contributes to quality patient care by serving as a significant member of the health care team.

Experience Required

• Previous hospital/patient care experience preferred and and/or CNA Certification.
• Demonstrates confidence in interpersonal relationships and effective communication skills.
• Basic patient care skills preferred.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

License/Certification Requirements

American Heart Association CPR Certified.

Special Requirements

• Shift Requirements
  • 7PM-7AM
  • 3 shifts every week
  • Every 3rd weekend preassigned
  • Every other holiday & 1 hallmark holiday

Hourly Rate Min $16.5

Hourly Rate Max $25

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail]