Safety Associate Virtual, Part-Time, Days, 7a - 7:30p, Nursing Service Administration, Cherry Hill

Jefferson; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision plans

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Cherry Hill, NJ, invites applications for a Safety Associate who will provide remote supportive care for patients requiring monitoring, in collaboration with the nursing team. The role emphasizes patient safety, comfort, and a compassionate environment.

The position requires a high school diploma and BLS certification; we value teamwork, observational skills, and timely reporting of changes in patient status to the care team. The role is full-time with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote supportive care for patients requiring monitoring.
• Interact with healthcare team to promote safe, quality patient care.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the nursing staff.

Skills

Observation & safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Number of Positions in Requisition1Job DetailsJoin the mission of Improving Lives as a Safety Associate at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we’re the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. And our work to improve lives is never done.Job DescriptionJob Summary:With a commitment to patient and family centered care, the Virtual Safety Associate works collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide remote supportive care for patients who require additional monitoring or assistance. Promotes quality patient care, comfort, and a safe environment in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.Essential Functions:Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safety, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient’s personal preferences priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partnersProvide observation for safety of assigned patient(s).Reports observations of changes in patient’s condition/behavior to professional staff.Completes required reports and documentationQualifications for this position include:High School DiplomaBLS through the American Heart Association or American Red CrossBehavioral Health Sciences interest preferredBenefits include, but are not limited to:Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision PlansRetirement PlansTuition ReimbursementHealth Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.Join our team! Simply go to recruit.jefferson.edu and search (job#)Salary Range$17.00 to $22.73 HourlyThe actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent)), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.)Work ShiftWorkday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub TypeRegularEmployee EntityKennedy University Hospitals, IncPrimary Location Address2201 Chapel Ave West & Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.BenefitsJefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.