Patient Safety Attendant - P/T with Benefits Evening

Hackensack Meridian Health; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an attentive healthcare assistant to monitor up to 16 patients, communicate with patients and staff, and respond quickly to patient needs. The role requires mobility, ability to work with isolation precautions, and proficiency with office tools.

GED or high school diploma with BLS certification within 60 days is expected. Candidates should have excellent written and verbal skills and prior hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Capable of continuous monitoring of up to 16 patients at one time.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients using audio/visual devices.
• Must work in situations with isolation precautions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients and hospital staff; respond quickly to patient concerns and behavioral changes.
• Maintain awareness of patient movements and continuous monitoring.
• Multitask effectively and prioritize simultaneous clinical situations.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Communication skills

Multitasking

Mobility

Microsoft Office/Google Suite

Isolation precautions

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

GED / High School Diploma

BLS Certification

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.
• Capable of continuous monitoring of up to 16 patients at one time and always remaining alert while on duty
• Ability to stay mobile according to the patients` movements including the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients using audio/visual devices.
• Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient concerns and behavioral changes
• Efficient in multitasking and able to prioritize simultaneous situations
• Must be able to work in situations with isolation precautions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Prior experience working in a hospital setting
• Prior experience in a direct patient care role

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification (required within 60 days of hire).