Patient Safety & Observation Aide

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Observer to help keep patients safe under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The role requires mobility, the ability to work with isolation precautions, and frequent checks on patients with a Patient Watch Order.

You will document patient behavior, assist in preventing falls or wandering, travel with patients when needed, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Provide care while preventing falls or wandering.
• Record and document patient behavior.
• Travel with patient when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mobility

Isolation precautions

Documentation

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Observer to help keep patients safe under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The role requires mobility, the ability to work with isolation precautions, and frequent checks on patients with a Patient Watch Order.

You will document patient behavior, assist in preventing falls or wandering, travel with patients when needed, and perform other duties as assigned.